Raw milk. To supporters, the phrase conjures images of a life-enhancing whole food good for the body and good for farmers' economic sustainability. To opponents, the phrase denotes a pathogen-carrying demon worthy of big warning labels and prohibition-style government raids. The Northeast Organic Farmers Association hosted a raw milk symposium as part of its annual conference last Friday where more than 100 farmers, activists, consumers and interested participants discussed raw milk's benefits and challenges. Raw milk - or “real milk,”
David Zuckerman is the better candidate for governor. He is the leading voice in the state for a living wage, green jobs, and racial and environmental justice. His opponent, Gov. Phil Scott, is a governor of vetoes. He has vetoed bills to raise the minimum wage, to provide paid family leave, and to lower carbon emissions. Gov. Scott is holding Vermont back. David Zuckerman is working for a better future. When on Sept. 15 Gov. Scott vetoed the Global Warming...
Join the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library in a fundraising event to celebrate James Joyce and Bloomsday. “Dublin in Song and Story” with musician and Irish folklorist Tom O'Carroll will be presented on Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the library's Main Room. In this program, O'Carroll tells the tales and sings the songs of his native city, the capital city on the River Liffey, which has an abundance of history and colorful characters Tom will introduce you to.
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