RE: “What has changed in a year?” [Viewpoint, July 31]:
Leading Vermont scientists, educators, and journalists disagree strongly with Governor Peter Shumlin's claim that birds, bats, and bears are expendable in the effort to keep the planet safe.
Peak Keepers recorded a roundtable discussion in December, moderated by Tom Slayton, and a second roundtable discussion was recorded recently.
Mary McCallum used to contribute regularly to the commentary series that used to air on...
Timothy Belknap describes himself as a "downtown resident and Brattleboro lover." BRATTLEBORO-The yes vote to...
WEST TOWNSHEND-When I learned, as a girl, about the lead-up to Kristallnacht, I had thought...
BRATTLEBORO-The headline made me curious enough to read this one person's opinion of a local...
Good day to you, residents of the windy hamlets in southeastern Vermont! After some mixed rain and snow Wednesday morning, our departing coastal storm will pull in strong westerly winds during the afternoon and evening that may gust over 40 mph at times. A cool but fair Thursday will be followed by rainy Friday afternoon and evening with some snow possibly mixed in at times as a storm moves through the region. Saturday looks mostly cloudy and Sunday looks partly...
RE: “What happens when a library loses its spirit?” [Column, Sept. 25]: Andrew Carnegie would be proud! I am so glad to see that the sad situation of the Rockingham Free Public Library has united library patrons and Friends of the Library. I am further thrilled to know that my very intelligent, hard-working, and loyal sister - your former library director, Célina Houlné - is appreciated and supported by columnist Elayne Clift. This situation has served as a light to...
As part of the ongoing celebration of their 20th anniversary year, the Brattleboro Women's Chorus will present a concert of compositions entirely by its founder and conductor, Becky Graber. On May 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Next Stage in Putney, and May 8, at 4 p.m., at Centre Congregational Church in Brattleboro, the chorus will be accompanied by Bill Ballard on alto sax and Connie Green on flute. Green played with Graber many years ago in the Brattleboro Brass Band.
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