Dan DeWalt, a frequent contributor to these pages and one of the founders of this...
BRATTLEBORO-What a depressing time to celebrate Independence Day, as No. 47 and his obedient and...
Sarah Ellis is a writer and mental health advocate who grew up in Brattleboro and...
BRATTLEBORO-Analysis of Brattleboro's Charter Revision Survey reveals growing dissatisfaction with the current Representative Town Meeting...
Having rejected Act 46 merger talks in Windham Southeast Supervisory Union, Vernon officials now are asking voters whether the town's school district should strike out on its own. On Aug. 9, Vernon voters will consider pulling out of the regional Brattleboro Union High School District. If the measure is approved, the town would be exiting a five-town educational union that has existed for more than a half-century. Officials say the change wouldn't impact Vernon Elementary School students, as they would...
The exhibit spaces in All Souls Church Unitarian Universalist in West Brattleboro are hosting Stu Copans' annual exhibit of papercuts and other artwork with a “peace” theme through the end of October. Images in this show, as in previous years, are paper cuttings containing the word “peace,” in English, Arabic, or Hebrew. The cuttings have been inspired by a range of sources, including Copans' work with children at the Kids for Peace Camp in Guilford this summer, brass lanterns in...
As a business owner, I appreciate the importance of leadership. For me, success requires much more than filling a role. It is about having a vision and forging the paths to make it a reality. Becca Balint is that type of leader. She has a proven track record of finding a way forward, building bridges, and delivering results. That is why Becca has my vote and why I am encouraging you to vote for her as well. Becca will move...
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