BRATTLEBORO — Shela Linton has always been awesome for Brattleboro. She wants to empower other people.
In light of this kind of commitment, activism becomes clear as humanitarianism.
Rick Holmes, of Marlboro, is a retired newspaper editor and columnist. MARLBORO-Ho Chi Minh City,
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“For our upcoming concert, we are pulling out all the stops,” says Hugh Keelan, music director of the Windham Orchestra. “With over 150 singers, 75 instrumentalists, and two soloists, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana may just be the biggest thing we have ever done.” On April 8 and 9, under Keelan’s baton, the Windham Orchestra will be joined by the Blanche Moyse Chorale and singers from Brattleboro Union High School, Bellows Falls Union High School, Leland & Gray Union High School,
Thank you for the best benefit motorcycle ride event yet! Eighty-seven participants enjoyed the beautiful weather, the great ride, and the tasty chicken lunch. They rocked to Cadillac Envy and participated in our raffle. Together, we raised $3,625 for the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry!! Huge thank yous go out to Valley View Saloon, Catamount Environmental, Inc., and Gray Ghost Inn for sponsoring this year's event; Jessica Butterfield for designing the T-shirt graphic; Rev. Jim Littrell and Rev. Fr. Ilayaraja Amaladass,
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