As I finally got back into Ludlow Thursday morning, July 13, I was devastated to see the impacts that the flooding had on this town, and so many other surrounding areas. Bridges and roadways completely destroyed; homes and businesses in … Continued
As we put this paper together to the best of our ability, our hearts go out to everyone that has been impacted by the flooding throughout the region. Emergency service crews have been working tirelessly to keep us all safe, … Continued
Dear Editor, Our neighborhood tag sale went really well. Four families set up displays of items that were still usable, but no longer needed in our homes. The things we used to take to the swap shop at the … Continued
Dear Editor, I hope by now you’ve had an opportunity to read Betsy Thurston’s first post on our newly launched blog exploring the history of the Bellows Falls bridges. There will be much more to come in the months … Continued
Dear Editor, It’s late May, and I have finished my first session as your representative in the Vermont House of Representatives. I have thoroughly enjoyed representing you in Montpelier. I served on the House Commerce and Economic Development committee, … Continued
Dear Editor, On this Memorial Day of 2023, the Green Mountain Submarine Veterans Chapter of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI), remembers the following Vermonters that lost their lives in the Submarine Service during war and peace time. These … Continued
Dear Editor, On May 4, 2023, members of the Vermont Just Justice organization held a rally at the statehouse to bring awareness to the accepted practice of denying healthcare to incarcerated individuals. Vermont law 28 VSA 801 (a) clearly … Continued
Dear Editor, As a former board member of the Cavendish Elementary School, and a resident of Proctorsville, I am both angry and sad that the current GMUSD Board voted yesterday to retain their racist mascot. I have a special … Continued
Dear Editor, Let me be brief. S.5, beautifully titled “The Affordable Heat Act,” should be labeled “Vermont Resident Super Tax To Sooth The Progressive Soul.” Are these legislators kidding? Vermont has the absolutely lowest pollution rate of any state … Continued
Dear Editor, The Vermont legislative session for 2023 has come to an end. There is no good news for those few Vermonters that might expect their elected representatives to respect our hard-earned tax dollars. The Democrat supermajority has passed … Continued