BRATTLEBORO-We are living in a moment of deep crisis for our democracy. Billionaires and political...
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...
BRATTLEBORO-After hearing from each of three candidates who stepped up to take the seat left vacant by Windham Southeast School District School Board Director Eva Nolan's recent resignation, the board has appointed Jessica Everlith to fill in as a Dummerston representative until the March 4 election. Everlith, 34, also plans to run for the remaining one-year term of that seat in the annual election. "I am honored to be appointed to the Windham Southeast School District Board of Directors and...
This year, the New England Center For Circus Arts' “Circus Spectacular” annual fundraiser is both a community celebration and a homecoming. For the first time, guest artists include several of the school's graduates who now perform in prestigious circus venues worldwide. For two remarkable shows - on Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 3, at 1 p.m. - the Latchis Theatre in Brattleboro will offer a cornucopia of world-class performers in high flying trapeze, aerial silks, partner...
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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