RE: “Visions, values, and tragedy” [Special Focus, July 17]:
After two years, reading this story breaks my heart. Richard Gagnon, thank you for writing. My prayers for you, and for everyone in Brattleboro, continue.
Cal Glover-Wessel grew up in Brattleboro and lives here again after a few years of...
PUTNEY-I am grateful to call Bex Slattery a colleague, blessed to call her a friend,
WILMINGTON-As a former Vernon resident (and one dying to move back there!) I wholeheartedly endorse...
BRATTLEBORO-Oscar Heller is my choice for the three-year seat on the Brattleboro Selectboard. As a...
The two-month-old community driven forums focusing on reversing homelessness in town have reached a new phase. While previous forums have focused on identifying issues and brainstorming solutions, an upcoming forum on Thursday, April 30, will focus on the work currently underway to address and end homelessness in the Brattleboro area and further develop action steps that the community can take. The forum will take place at The Works Bakery Café, 118 Main St., in Brattleboro from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
On Dec. 15, Parks Place Community Resource Center held Sugar's Closet, a holiday program designed to reach those in need of a little extra help during the holiday season. This event was made possible with the help of a very special donor who was inspired by her late mother who never wanted to see a child go without during the holidays. Sugar's Closet uses a unique model that allows parents and guardians to “shop” free of charge for their children.
This year's Guilford Fair features three days of live music. On Saturday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m., there is a pre-fair concert featuring Kevin Parry playing “new and used Blues.” Parry uses acoustic, electric, and resonator guitars to complement his singing and harmonica playing. On Sunday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. “The Lonesome Brothers,” featuring Ray Mason, Jim Armenti, and Keith Levreault play their original music style that they call “Hick Rock.” At 12:30 p.m., Trailer Park, featuring...
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