LTE: The state of the nation
Dear Editor, Because I drive old iron, I spend some time in the office of my mechanic, whose name I am not going to say, but he is also getting up there and deals in old iron. This week … Continued
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LTE: Rober Nied on trans rights
Dear Editor, The U.S. has serious issues of poverty, hunger, and climate-driven disasters. Yet, if you look at conservative media, you’d think that the country is facing an existential threat from an army of transgender and nonbinary individuals. Republican … Continued
LTE: Remember Vermont’s Medal of Honor recipients on March 25
Dear Editor, As a veteran, when I hear the words “Medal of Honor,” I think of those military men and women who have gone far beyond their expectations of duty, many giving their lives to save their fellow comrades … Continued
LTE: BDCC thanks voters for supporting SeVEDS
Dear Editor, On behalf of the board of Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) and the staff of Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), I would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to the many voters who voted in favor … Continued
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
On Saint Patrick’s Day A joyous sight celebrating Our hero Saint Patrick today And Ireland so loved and cherished Around the world and The shamrock’s charm a lucky find A gentle heart and open mind And the festivities will grow … Continued
LTE: Svetlana Phillips on peace in Ukraine
Dear Editor, The videos recently about our brave little state standing with Ukraine were seen around the world. A heartfelt thanks from me and my compatriots to all Vermonters who have expressed their support for my native country after the … Continued
LTE: Doug Johnston on politics
Dear Editor, I see where the current administration is getting commitments to invest in America. So, I wonder where our congressional delegation is in trying to get a commitment for some of these industries to be in Vermont, specifically … Continued
LTE: Keep Springfield Hospital open
Dear Editor, Last month I had a fall, and when the pain persisted and the swelling didn’t go down, I was worried that I might have fractured my ankle, so I went to Springfield Hospital to get it checked … Continued
LTE: Alison Clarkson legislative update
Dear Editor, Pomfret’s Informational Town Meeting was held Saturday, Feb. 22, kicking off Town Meeting season. I always hope to get to as many of the 25 town gatherings as possible, but it is a challenge, as the vast … Continued
LTE: Greg Hughes on Gov. Scott’s education reform proposal
Dear Editor, The most alarming thing about Gov. Scott’s Education Transformation Proposal is that it follows the playbook of conservative billionaires who are funding a coordinated effort to dismantle public education. Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy group founded by … Continued