All mining uses equipment often powered by petroleum-fuel machinery. Mining uranium requires disturbing one-millionth the earth of mining coal for similar energy production.
Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...
GUILFORD-So Trump has been elected - again. If last time was bad, this time will...
The writers note that they originally sent this letter to their congregation. "We offer it...
WESTMINSTER WEST-Thank you to David Brooks for clearly saying in his Nov. 8 New York...
After 12 years of operations at the River Garden, the Winter Farmers' Market is moving to the Church Building at 80 Flat St. Open on Saturdays from November through March, the market offers local farmers an opportunity for direct-to-customer sales during the winter - a time when most of the state's farmers' markets are closed. Other vendors include local sugarhouses, meat purveyors, bakers, chocolatiers, and craftspeople. The market's café serves locally made prepared foods to diners and shoppers, with a...
On July 1, amendments to the Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA) - Vermont's workplace anti-harassment and discrimination law - went into effect. The amendments make significant changes that broaden protections to employees. Business owners, heads of organizations, and those responsible for employment compliance should make an effort to understand these changes - and then take whatever meaningful action is necessary to ensure their workplaces are (at a minimum) free from harassment and discrimination under the new requirements. * * *
A group of local artists and fine craftsmen have initiated a call for art that reflects on the current political situation. Organizers of “Raised Voices: Local Artists Resist!” invite participants to “stand up and express your hopes, your outrage, your vision,” in the face of the current times. This call for art is open to all mediums, including writing (one page maximum and presented as visually engaging) that can be wall-hung. The process will culminate in an exhibit throughout May...
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