ROCKINGHAM-A pair of Stephen Belaski murals, in storage in northern New York for the past...
BRATTLEBORO-The Selectboard has learned that it will cost about $2.1 million - a 9% increase...
With the election now in the books, change is in the air. But how this...
BRATTLEBORO-"I always thought that the Sportsman's Lounge on Canal Street in Brattleboro was our own...
The only surprise at the annual Village Meeting last week was that both the bond votes passed. Voters approved a $10.5 million bond for renovations to the Bellows Falls Middle School, 639-574. In the other vote, for the Rockingham Free Public Library, a $2,957,000 bond for renovations was also approved, 689-511. The library's event sign on the sidewalk in front of the library after last Tuesday's election read simply, “Renovations thank you.” Library Director Celina Houlne's years-long efforts were answered...
It is very unusual for me to think about running for public office. If fact, I have never considered it before one of my neighbors called me over to chat in Newfane common. “We want you to run for the Newfane Selectboard,” he said. “Why me?” “Because we need fresh ideas, creative people, and to bring new life to Newfane.” I was stunned. What did it take? What could I contribute? Why me, of all people? After all, I was...
The Sweetback Sisters return to The Stone Church, 210 Main St., on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m., with their ninth annual Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular. According to a news release, “this wildly popular show delivers a veritable explosion of yuletide splendor, complete with trivia, prizes, and, of course, all the holiday tunes you know and love.” The Sweetback Sisters and their band are known for their precise, family-style harmonies and blazing instrumentals. For this show, the group brings their...
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