WILMINGTON — Dear Wilmington: I loved you dearly, but you've already sold yourself to Jim Barnes and the Hermitage Club. What hasn't burned down has been torn down, and I expect the O.O. Ware building will be next on the demolition list.
You think a Dunkin' Donuts is going to destroy the “character” of the town when it's planned for a building next to the Family Dollar store?
What is the problem, exactly? You'd rather a Starbucks?
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...
Brattleboro Union High School (BUHS) Principal Steve Perrin has been fired. Windham Southeast School District Board Chair Kelly Young called for a vote in open session following approximately half an hour of executive session on Tuesday, Nov. 8. She cited state law that outlines the procedure for dismissal of a principal. The vote was unanimous, with no discussion. According to the statute, Perrin, who lives in New Hampshire, has 15 days to request a hearing. The board then has another...
In 2018, the president at the time was perpetuating stigma and causing fear, blaming mass shootings on people with mental health challenges. At the time, I was a teacher and mental health advocate, and I asked to speak at Putney's March for our Lives rally. I addressed the crowd of 400 Vermonters, speaking about an issue close to my heart. In my talk - “Guns and Mental Illness: It's Not What You Think” - I raised concerns about the extraordinarily...
Celebrate the full moon energy, shake off the lethargy of winter, and learn about Holi, India's colorful spring festival, at River Gallery School on 32 Main St., on Saturday, March 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. This community event is an opportunity to experience Indian culture through art making, food, and music. It features free Indian snacks from Shital's Indian Vegetarian Food, based in Dover; art activities for all age groups; and inspiring Indian music. Holi is celebrated in India...
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