BRATTLEBORO — Photo galleries by Randolph T. Holhut (from the ground) and Jeff Potter (from one flight up)
BRATTLEBORO — Photo galleries by Randolph T. Holhut (from the ground) and Jeff Potter (from one flight up)
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...
Strolling of the Heifers has a new executive director. Erin O'Connor comes to the Brattleboro-based nonprofit with a deep and diverse resumé, with more than 20 years in secondary and higher education. But she said she felt it was time for a change in her life. “I realized that I loved farms and that I loved agriculture,” O'Connor said. “I realized I wanted to do something that combined what I do well with what I had an inherent interest in...
The Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce's One and Only Brattleboro campaign will present a community dance party called “Swingin' at the Garden.” This all-dancing benefit kick-off to the Chamber's Swing into Fall campaign will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8, starting at 8 p.m. at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden, 153 Main St., and will feature the Keene Jazz Orchestra under the leadership of Scott Mullett and featuring local Brattleboro jazz players, including Eugene Uman, artistic director of the...
To the Voters of Newfane: I've been honored to serve as Newfane school moderator since 2007, Newfane town moderator since 2010, and moderator of the Brookline and Newfane joint school meetings from the start. At each meeting I've moderated, my faith in democratic self-rule is strengthened as I've witnessed my neighbors speak up to be heard, even when what they have to say is unpopular, and I've been heartened as I've watched my neighbors listen tolerantly, even when they disagree.
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