BRATTLEBORO — It's a sad day when a writer loses a job. I hope Pat Smith and Mike Fahar find meaningful work that will continue to contribute to their community.
Wendy Harrison is one of Windham County's two state senators. BRATTLEBORO-We're talking a lot about...
LEYDEN, MASS.-I was lucky to have been born in Boston in 1947 and never served...
WARDSBORO-I agree, we do need facts. Have you heard of CWD (chronic wasting disease)? It's...
The writer is president of Vermont Friends of Israel. ATHENS-In response to Bert Picard's criticisms...
For those keeping score, Monday's public meeting at Brattleboro Union High School was a clear win for those who favor marijuana legalization. A steady stream of legalization proponents stepped to the podium, telling members of the state Senate Judiciary Committee why they believe decriminalizing pot is a good idea from a social and economic standpoint. But even among those enthusiasts, there were frequent questions and concerns about juveniles. Some spoke about the need to ensure that legalized marijuana stays out...
I was a witness to the rapid rise of mountain biking in the world — and much of it happened right here in beautiful downtown Putney. I’m not a Vermonter. I have moved here five times. And every time I moved away seeking fame, fortune, and glory — which I found scads of — every place I went to I compared to Vermont. In Japan, I said, “These hills are just like the ones in Vermont.†I was in Norway...
The Vermont Jazz Center will present its sixth annual Solo Jazz Piano Festival on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. The entire festival will be presented in person at VJC and simultaneously livestreamed for those unable to attend the performances and educational activities. With a diverse and talented set of pianists, the festival aims to illustrate the critical role that the piano continues to provide in the development of jazz as an art form for all music lovers, not...
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