BRATTLEBORO — The story is horrifying: Our hospital turning away a 99-year-old man with two broken arms.
I have read on the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital website that every hospital staff member is an advocate for the patient. Really?
Elayne Clift rightly challenges the BMH CEO to take responsibility. Lofty silence from Steve Gordon is not acceptable.
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...
In an effort to promote ongoing technical education among Vermont's builders, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., the Sustainable Energy Outreach Network (SEON) will host a roundtable discussion, "Passing the Torch: Vermont Builders Discuss Challenges Facing the Next Generation." It will be held in the conference room of WW Building Supply at 551 VT Route 30, Newfane, with organizers promising "an enlightening and impactful gathering for anyone invested in the future of our building industry." Several seasoned...
In recent weeks, The Commons has presented well-reasoned arguments for and against increasing Brattleboro's local-option sales tax. Penned by local business owner Nancy Braus (against the increase) and Selectboard member Tim Wessel (pro increase), these were valuable contributions to the public debate. Unfortunately, the public servant chose to step beyond the merits of the increase and question whether the business owner even has a legitimate role in the discussion. “I ask that Nancy, and other shopkeepers who are not Brattleboro...
Southern Vermont Sister District presents an afternoon concert with local favorites The Seymour Sisters and Jon Bliss at Next Stage, 15 Kimball Hill, on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the door on a sliding scale $15-50 or at www.nextstagearts.org. In a news release, organizers said the event was a way to “channel your midterm excitement (or anxiety) by supporting Sister District, a national, volunteer based organization working to flip or hold strategic races Blue in...
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