Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...
GUILFORD-So Trump has been elected - again. If last time was bad, this time will...
The writers note that they originally sent this letter to their congregation. "We offer it...
WESTMINSTER WEST-Thank you to David Brooks for clearly saying in his Nov. 8 New York...
Officials say Windham County's foster care population has jumped more than 50 percent in the past year, leading to increased pressures on families, social agencies, and schools. At a recent Brattleboro meeting that included social workers, educators, legislators, and others, the problem was summed up in four words - “a system under stress.” There were suggestions for improvements and discussions of bright spots, including an innovative outreach program at one Brattleboro elementary school. But there was no getting around the...
When my wife and I decided to move to southeastern Vermont, a key factor in our decision was finding a place where community meant something. As a psychologist, I believe that a sense of community is an important and underappreciated human need. I don't want to get glossy-eyed about how catastrophes like the Putney General Store and the Brooks House fires and now the devastation from Tropical Storm Irene bring out the best in people. Our personalities and relationships aren't...
LATCHfest, a two-day showcase of local music, performers, and video art, returns to the Latchis Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1 and 2. A homegrown music and arts festival, LATCHfest promotes and celebrates Brattleboro's sonic scene with 10 local bands offering an array of sounds and styles. Music on Friday, Sept. 1, runs from 8 to 11 p.m., in the Latchis Underground (enter on Flat Street). The festival continues Saturday, Sept. 2, in the Latchis Main Theatre from 4:30...
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