Dear Editor, The first year of the Legislative Session is coming to a close. While it was thought it might end this week on Saturday or Sunday, we found out today that it will have to go into a few … Continued
Dear Editor, This political season we are hearing a lot about health care, repeal Obamacare, Medicare for All, the Republican plan, and yet nothing gets resolved. Why is this? A few weeks ago, on the news it was reported that … Continued
Dear Editor, The American Legion Auxiliary held their fourth annual Bowling Tournament Saturday, April 27 at Up Your Alley in Springfield. Many thanks goes out to our sponsors: Benson’s Chevrolet, Dave Berry Woodworking, Mike and Maria Blais, Brewfest Inc., Schatzi … Continued
Dear Editor, The budget for the Vermont Agency of Transportation was presented in the Senate this week and includes everything from evidentiary blood samples to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to paving to electric charging stations to a study of “vehicle … Continued
Dear Editor, Springfield area businesses provided about one-third of the $2,000 budget it takes to put on the Easter Fest each year and provided us prizes, as well as great deals on food and supplies. About 600 adults and children … Continued
Dear Editor, The Black River Academy Museum Board of Directors and Trustees would like to thank the following corporate and business members for their 2019 contributions. With their assistance, we are working to continue the operation of this museum as … Continued
The son of a tenant farming parents in west-central Indiana, Ernie Pyle became history’s greatest war correspondent. When Pyle was killed by a Japanese machine gun bullet on the tiny Pacific island of Ie Shima in 1945, his columns were … Continued
Dear Editor, The Harned-Fowler Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6471 in Manchester, Vt. is looking for new members. The Post was established in 1946 and was named after two local boys who died during World War II. As written by … Continued
Dear Editor, As we get closer to the end of the 2019 session, pressure is building to get bills through the Legislature. The goal of the House and Senate veto-proof Democrat majority, (which includes me), is to get their five … Continued
Dear Editor, I’d like to ask your readers: Do you stutter? Do you know someone who does? Most people do. More than three million Americans and 70 million people across the globe stutter, but sadly it is still quite misunderstood. … Continued