Two local organizations, Planned Parenthood Defenders and the Women's Action Team, have teamed up with Latchis Arts - which is offering theater space at no cost - to present a fundraising event to support access to reproductive services. The event, on Sunday, Oct. 29, begins at 4 p.m., with a screening of the documentary film Break the Silence. The film, directed by Willow O'Feral, features interviews with 17 Brattleboro-area women about their sexual and reproductive-health histories. A facilitated question-and-answer period...
As a resident of South Newfane since 1990, I appreciate those who step up every year to serve in Newfane's town government. This year we have three candidates running for Selectboard whom I strongly support: Ann Golob, Katy Johnson-Aplin, and Jeff Chevalier. As current Selectboard members, Ann and Katy have already proven their commitment and skills. Newcomer Jeff Chevalier will add another strong voice to town governance. Running a successful home business and raising a child, Jeff understands many of...
The Crowell Gallery at the Moore Free Library in Newfane has announced an exhibit of their outstanding collection of contemporary southern Vermont artists. The gallery, housed in the Moore's renovated 1890s barn at the back of the library, was restored by local artists Dan and Gray MacArthur in 2002. Robert L. Crowell served as a trustee of the Moore Free Library from 1976 to 2001, five of those years as president of the Board. As the Library's primary benefactor, he...
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