Dear Editor, While Vermont communities were watching for signs the federal government would help them weather the current public health issues, 130 federal legislators had their sights set on something else. These members of Congress had the audacity to jointly … Continued
Dear Editor, This week, the Vermont Legislature passed three significant measures, embodied in two bills, H.742 and H.681, to improve life for Vermonters in response to the COVID-19 crisis. After a week of working remotely, 17 of the 30 senators … Continued
You know the picture: Families burdened with adults out of work, little kids out of school, and big kids home from college. Hospitals overwhelmed with new COVID-19 cases while still managing the usual – births, accidents, chronic illness, and deaths … Continued
Public health and the economy are two sides of the same coin. Yet, as the number of COVID-19 cases escalates and an economic implosion looms, crisis managers feel compelled to pick either heads or tails. President Trump, New York Governor … Continued
Dear Editor, It seems like only five minutes ago, I was opening the library and hanging out the flag each morning. I look forward to doing that for you soon. Until then, the library is rolling out the following services … Continued
Vermonters have always stepped up to do their part during hard times. We lend a helping hand, take care of neighbors, and look out for one another. The COVID-19 pandemic that’s testing our state and nation is an unprecedented challenge. … Continued
Vermonters have always brought our values to the nation and the world. Today, as we figure out how to navigate through this pandemic, these Vermont values will help our communities endure the challenges we face. We heed the advice of … Continued
As clever and evolved as we humans are, we are a selfish and arrogant species. We have a plethora of scientific journals and books that prove without question that we need to severely limit our carbon dioxide emissions within a … Continued
Dear Editor, Last week, over 3.3 million Americans filed unemployment claims, four times higher than all previous short-term filing records in U.S. history. This astronomical number was to be expected, as it reflects a national effort underway by Americans putting … Continued
Dear Editor, In a time of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and on behalf of the school board, I would like to say thank you from the entire Springfield School Board. The staff has worked tirelessly, collaborating together, to bring … Continued