Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...
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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...
Steve Glabach, lifelong Dummerston resident, died Oct. 6 after a sudden illness. At the time of his death, Glabach was one year into a three-year Selectboard term, was vice-chair, and had served on the Board since March 2012. According to state statute, the Selectboard must post a notice within 10 days of a vacancy, then appoint an interim board member to serve until Town Meeting. Then, in March, voters will elect someone to complete the remaining two years of Glabach's...
Recent research is warning that the rapid loss of wildlife in recent decades shows the sixth mass extinction over the past 400 million years in Earth's history is underway. In the face of this warning, it is important to note that the Connecticut River watershed is the home range for five threatened or endangered species that rely on healthy clean water: the dwarf Wedgemussel, the puritan tiger beetle, the Northeastern bulrush, Jesup's milk-vetch, and the shortnose sturgeon. As of now,
It's time again for the Putney Public Library's annual Peeps Diorama Contest. The brightly colored marshmallow treats are on the shelves and ready to star in a diorama about a favorite book. Entry forms are available at the library or online at bit.ly/758-peeps. This program is free. Dioramas must be brought to the Library between Monday, April 1, and Saturday, April 6, during normal library hours (Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
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