WEST DUMMERSTON — Seeing the picture of Byron and Lee Stookey reminded of the years of effort this couple has given to the community, and I say “hats off” to both of them.
Tim Kipp, a political activist since the 1960s, is a retired history and political science...
WESTMINSTER-A few days ago, I texted some of my family members to call their representatives...
BRATTLEBORO-There has been an unrelenting assault on our culture and our country since the inauguration...
TOWNSHEND-Several weeks ago, a Peruvian fisherman, stranded in the ocean for months, was miraculously found...
BRATTLEBORO-First, the good news: The Town Planning Office has issued at least 54 permits for new housing projects this year - the highest number in years, as town Planning Director Sue Fillion told the Selectboard on Oct. 1. "That's a conservative estimate of our permitting activity for 2024, actually," Fillion told The Commons later in the week. "We have approved 63 new units as of the end of September. And just so you know, that is the highest number of...
BELLOWS FALLS-The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC), in partnership with Rockingham Arts & Museum Project (RAMP), will host a panel discussion about the past, present, and future of the Bellows Falls "island" on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m., at the Bellows Falls Waypoint Center, 17 Depot St. RAMP founder Robert McBride will moderate the discussion, which will include geologist David Howell, archeologist Gail Golec, architect Dan Scully, artist Charlie Hunter, and photographer Susan Mikula. The inspiration for the...
Heidi Mario is an artist. BRATTLEBORO-Call this "A Tale of Two Shoe Stores." There has been a great deal of discussion lately regarding the difficulties and challenges facing the brick-and-mortar retail businesses in our community, whether it be rising rents, the cheapness and convenience of ordering online, or the behavior of people downtown. One has only to observe the empty storefronts to be aware that times are tough for these, our friends and neighbors. I have felt fortunate to have...
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