VERNON — In our world today, there is not enough water for everyone because some people are polluting water and others are taking water for themselves to sell it in bottles.
No one should own the water. It should be free for everybody.
Tim Kipp, a political activist since the 1960s, is a retired history and political science...
WESTMINSTER-A few days ago, I texted some of my family members to call their representatives...
BRATTLEBORO-There has been an unrelenting assault on our culture and our country since the inauguration...
TOWNSHEND-Several weeks ago, a Peruvian fisherman, stranded in the ocean for months, was miraculously found...
The early voting period for the Vermont Statewide Primary elections, which take place on Tuesday, Aug. 11, has begun. Secretary of State Jim Condos said in a news release that voting early or by mail “has taken on an increased importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all do our part to protect the public health, voting by mail is a safe and secure way to have your voice heard in our democratic process while reducing traffic at the polling...
BRATTLEBORO-In-Sight Photography Project, Brattleboro's 32-year-strong photography program for youth ages 11–18, has just opened for submissions to its second annual contest designed to nurture and support young people's curiosity about and exploration into and creativity through photography, both digital and analog (film). Building on the success of last year's In-Sight Youth Photo Awards contest, which drew more than 30 young photographers from around the region submitting some 90 works, this year's event will be similar but offer a few changes.
Brenda Siegel is executive director of End Homelessness Vermont. NEWFANE-The Scott administration's announcement that it will implement the discriminatory practice that prevents people under 50 from having equal access to shelter as afforded under Act 113 is not only inhumane. It does not follow the law, which created no such prioritization categories and clearly states that those eligible for shelter are to receive it on a first-come, first-served basis. These "priority categories" de-prioritize people experiencing homelessness and living with disabilities...
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