Dear Editor, In the heart of Vermont, a market transformation is underway in the world of homebuilding construction, and it’s not your average headline. This isn’t just about bricks and beams; it’s about creating homes that are healthier, more […]
Category: Opinion
Thank you for donating to Castleton’s Tree of Remembrance
Dear Editor, The Castleton Woman’s Club would like to thank all of the individuals and families and organizations/businesses who made donations in memory or honor of family and friends for the 2023 Tree of Remembrance. The Woman’s Club […]
Let’s make college the easy choice
Submitted By Carolyn Weir Editor’s note: This commentary is by Carolyn Weir of Weybridge. She is executive director of the McClure Foundation, an affiliate of the Vermont Community Foundation that works to close opportunity gaps in the state by […]
It’s time for a Vermont State Mushroom
Submitted By Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, D-Westminster Editor’s note: Michelle Bos-Lun is a secondary school teacher in her second term representing Westminster, Rockingham and Brookline in the Vermont House. I recently submitted a bill to create the Vermont State Mushroom […]
Try to imagine Gaza
Dear Editor, Try to imagine Rutland City without its New England steeples and Grace Church’s organ parts strewn all over Court and West Streets. Imagine a flattened parking garage down the street and Walmart a charred pile of plastic poisoning […]
Achievement, growth, and recognition for the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion Initiative
Dear Editor, In 2023, the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion Initiative completed the third full year of its statewide effort, grew internally, and was recognized by several Vermont organizations. At year’s end, 131 cities and towns had adopted the Declaration of […]
Rotarians thank Ludlow community for support in 2023
Dear Editor, The Ludlow Area Rotary Club thanks the residents and businesses of the greater Ludlow area for their support in 2023. Our club is a part of Rotary International which is one of the largest service organizations in the […]
Setting the record straight on independent schools
Submitted By Reps. Seth Bongartz (D-Manchester), Scott Beck (R–St. Johnsbury, Michelle Bos-Lun (D–Westminster), Bobby Felice-Rubio (D–Barnet), Robin Chestnut-Tangerman (D–Middletown Springs) and Mike Rice (D–Dorset) A recent commentary by Reps. Rebecca Holcombe of Norwich, Erin Brady of Williston and Monique […]
A glib take on a tired classic
Dear Editor, While real estate prices are absurd — and home-buying and renting are an impossibility for many — laying blame for homelessness at the feet of people of means who move here from elsewhere is a trite and […]
Lessons learned through indoor rock climbing
Dear Editor, Don’t look down, just breathe, I told myself. Breathe. Just admit you’re scared and breathe. Slowly try to make just one simple move. Just move one foot. One hand. Breathe. Another foot, another hand. Breathe. You’re going […]