Dear Editor, In the tumultuous year of 1848, during the Young Irish Disorders, nine men were captured, tried, and convicted of treason against Her Majesty: John Mitchell, Morris Lyene, Pat Donohue, Thomas McGee, Charles Duffy, Thomas Meagher, Richard O’Gorman, … Continued
Dear Editor, I would like to address the unacceptable tax situation that the state legislature is feeling entitled to levy on the good citizens of Vermont, specifically the education tax and the multimillion dollar bond for the Woodstock Union … Continued
Dear Editor, Thank you, voters of Ludlow! On March 24, residents of the town and village cast their ballots in favor of the town and village merger. More than 80% of town voters who voted on March 24 said … Continued
Dear Editor, What do we lose if Weathersfield loses another budget vote for our K-8 school and our students? We urge voters to come out on Tuesday, April 14, to vote a resounding “yes” in favor of your school. … Continued
Dear Editor, The Springfield Rotary Club recently presented its 15th recycled bench to Union Street Elementary School. Next in line for the program are the Springfield Lions Club Dog Park, Springfield VFW, and Elm Hill Elementary School. We have … Continued
Dear Editor, Senior Solutions extends our gratitude to the voters of southeastern Vermont who this year supported Town Meeting appropriations in support of our ongoing work. In nearly all of the 46 towns we serve, community members once again … Continued
Dear Editor, In October, my husband suffered a stroke, resulting in a 40% to 80% loss of vision, along with other stroke deficits. The diagnosis was confirmed through emergency department and neurology consultation at a major, credentialed stroke center. … Continued
Dear Editor, On behalf of Okemo Valley TV, I would like to thank the voters of Ludlow and Plymouth for approving increases to our funding from budget appropriations from each town. As many know, one of our longstanding core … Continued
Dear Editor, The rule of law has kept our country safe from despots for almost 240 years. Our Constitution, ratified in 1788, was missing a Bill of Rights, which kept several founders from signing. James Madison introduced one the … Continued
Dear Editor, In his 1796 farewell address, President George Washington counseled Americans to pursue peace and commerce while limiting political entanglements – especially “permanent alliances” with foreign nations. Until 1917, our elected representatives attempted to abide by this advice. … Continued