BRATTLEBORO — We thank this community for supporting the Amber Bernier scholarship at our fifth Walk for Amber StorySlam, cosponsored by Strolling of the Heifers.
We had entertaining stories with a wonderful audience.
Wendy Harrison is one of Windham County's two state senators. BRATTLEBORO-We're talking a lot about...
LEYDEN, MASS.-I was lucky to have been born in Boston in 1947 and never served...
WARDSBORO-I agree, we do need facts. Have you heard of CWD (chronic wasting disease)? It's...
The writer is president of Vermont Friends of Israel. ATHENS-In response to Bert Picard's criticisms...
Short-term rentals (STRs), like those listed on websites like Airbnb and VRBO, are adversely affecting the housing market. That's according to the town's "Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy" report, published in April. The report acknowledges that, while not solely responsible, STRs have contributed to rising housing prices and a decline in the availability of long-term rental housing. There are more than 300 active short-term rentals in the Londonderry area, an increase of 62% over the past three years, as reported...
BELLOWS FALLS-Fellow citizens, I write to you with a request founded in feelings of love, concern, sorrow, and horror. I ask you to please take the time to watch the film The Night Won't End: Biden's War on Gaza. Whether or not you have been taking in world news, you are probably aware of the tragedy that continues to be wreaked upon the people of Palestine. Among the people I know and love, some of you take refuge in your...
Friends of Music at Guilford presents its 52nd season finale on Friday, June 8, an annual three-part event dubbed “A Cappella à la Carte.” Set at two neighboring churches in the Algiers village of Guilford, the evening includes a short meeting, a potluck picnic, and a 7:30 p.m. concert of vocal music. Each optional segment is open to the general public; admission to the concert is by donation. Beginning at 6 p.m. in Christ Church, at the corner of Melendy...
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