BRATTLEBORO — Landmark College journalism student William Epifanio contributed reporting to the July 3 Special Focus section “Flying signs.” The Commons attributed him incorrectly in the credits for that project.
BRATTLEBORO-Last week, the Vermont Legislature adjourned after passing a controversial education reform bill that many...
WINDHAM-Approximately 40 people gathered at the Windham Meeting House on June 17 for "What's Possible,
BRATTLEBORO-Three school districts will begin their summer meals programs, distributing free, weekly meal kits to...
WESTMINSTER-After completing its 25th school year of operation, The Compass School recently and abruptly announced...
DUMMERSTON-"I called her the Gilly Filly of Vermont," says Bill Schmidt, who is speaking about his wife Mary Lou and their farm, Elysian Hills. And with good reason. Mary Lou Schmidt died in 2021 at the age of 94. She and Bill spent 40 years together at the farm, which produced thousands of Christmas memories for the hundreds of folks who purchased their trees. The Schmidts also were responsible for the revitalization of the Gilfeather turnip, named the Vermont state...
On the heels of its big splash productions of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Jesus Christ Superstar and its upcoming winter production of Chicago, Main Street Arts is mining creative resources closer to home to offer an original, brand-new production of Charles Henry's Final Curtain. The show's two-weekend run at MSA concludes with performances on Nov. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. According to a news release, the world premiere of...
Change is inevitable and can bring new ideas and innovation; however, some change can be a step backward and lead to harm. Although I appreciate his energy and enthusiasm, Jason Herron would bring to the Guilford Selectboard views that are extremely concerning. Looking at his Facebook posts and rants and his strong ties to the Convention of States (supported by Sean Hannity of Fox News and others like him) reveals the type of views that often lead to unhealthy actions,
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