Brattleboro is getting a shining Starr who has led, inspired, and ignited Building Brighter Futures for Broome, an agency that offers early childhood literacy strategies and supports!
Thank you, Starr LaTronica, for sharing your gifts and passion!
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...
Verne Bristol, one of the founders of Rescue Inc., died in his sleep on Aug. 23, six days after he celebrated his 91st birthday. "Of course, we're very sad to see him leave us," says Patty Bristol Higgins, one of Bristol's two daughters. "He always said he wanted to go quickly and didn't want any of us kids hanging around a hospital bed. I'm so glad that he went peacefully in his sleep." Bristol, one of 17 children, grew up...
A heartfelt thank you to all the individuals, businesses and organizations who generously contributed to the restoration of the 1880 Newfane Railroad Station and to the establishment of the West River Railroad Museum. The Historical Society of Windham County set an ambitious goal three years ago when the station was purchased and restoration began. If not for the in-kind help and financial support of the special community we have here, it's doubtful the Society would have met that goal. It...
Shoot the Moon theater company launches its inaugural season with performances of the dark and sexy comedy Venus in Fur by David Ives. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13 and Feb. 19-20 at the Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery, 139 Main St. Director Joshua Moyse says Shoot the Moon chose this audience favorite because it is a fun and provocative night out, particularly around Valentine's Day. At first glance, Ives' laugh-out-loud play is about the theater...
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