BRATTLEBORO-Albert Mikuski, now 88 years old, recalls an extraordinary story of how he and his...
-The state's housing crisis will be a top priority in the upcoming legislative session, and...
BRATTLEBORO-At a standing-room-only meeting at Academy School on Dec. 12, Representative Town Meeting (RTM) members...
PUTNEY-Ars longa, vita brevis. One translation of the Latin phrase is that craft takes a...
Brattleboro Union High School social studies teacher Bill Holiday delivered a history lesson, and a critique of American foreign policy over the past century, in his remarks at the annual Memorial Day service on the Common on Monday. Holiday has taught at BUHS for 41 years, and has been involved with the American Legion Post 5 Oratorical Contest for many years. He said his brother-in-law had asked him why he was delivering a keynote speech at a Memorial Day service,
A person serving in public office at any level usually needs a pretty thick skin. But sometimes, especially on the local level, it seems like you need to be covered in rhinoceros hide to survive as an elected official. You would think that one of those tough-hided pols would be Daryl Pillsbury, a salt-of-the-earth guy who is generally easy-going. But he said he had reached his limit this year, after he returned to the Selectboard after a 10-year absence. Last...
Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts is moving on up. Literally. After more than five years down below Candle in the Night, this gallery of contemporary art has moved to its renovated space upstairs in the same building at 181 Main St. Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts features innovative works by mid-career and established artists in a variety of media. The beautifully designed new gallery consists of three spacious rooms, as well as ample office and storage space so it can accommodate much more art...
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