BRATTLEBORO — The woman you profiled in this piece is brave to share her story. She shows resilience in her comments about wanting to help others.
Hopefully, more help will be available to her from the people who know her and hear about her.
We should all keep our eyes and ears open to what is going on with people around us. Homelessness is a community problem, a social problem, a political problem. And we are all part of the solution.
Mary McCallum used to contribute regularly to the commentary series that used to air on...
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After a nationwide search, the Brattleboro Food Co-op decided to stick close to home for a successor to longtime General Manager Alex Gyori. The co-op's board of directors announced Tuesday that Sabine Rhyne will be the new general manager, effective July 1. She is currently the manager of shareholder and community relations for the co-op. Rhyne was selected by unanimous vote of the board. She was recommended for the position by the General Manager Search Committee, comprised of board members,
PUTNEY-Steven K-Brooks responded to my letter defending the integrity of Jewish Voice for Peace by alleging that the organization "parrots Hamas." He contends that the comparison I made to Mandela's peaceful transition away from apartheid in South Africa was wrong. And he dismissed my reference to the Torah, which advocates "no truth, no justice, no peace." I cited the Torah as a guide to understanding the International Court of Justice's ruling that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. What K-Brooks...
The Brattleboro Women's Chorus is seeking new singers to join us for an exciting spring session, honoring and featuring songs created by African Americans. On Mother's Day - Sunday, May 12 - at the Latchis Theatre, they will offer a concert of thanks and appreciation for all the richness given by the composers, named and unnamed, with African roots. Their music this spring includes songs by Ysaye Barnwell, Bobby McFerrin, Melanie Demore, Rollo Dilworth, and Stevie Wonder. Local artist Samirah...
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