Dear Editor, I apologize for sending this legislative wrapup so late! I was cut military orders early last week and after the session ended late Saturday night I had to rush home, pack and be at Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine for […]
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On National School Nurse Day we reflect on how to best ensure our children have a successful, productive, and healthy future
Dear Editor, On May 6, we recognize our school nurses by celebrating National School Nurse Day as a way to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. This year’s theme is: School Nurses: […]
A timely welcome from Rutland booklovers
Dear Editor, After several decades in business and more than 20 years in retail bookselling, it’s fair to say I have never been more surprised than I have been by the City of Rutland. I’ve been familiar with Rutland for […]
VHC falls short in providing safety net
Dear Editor, This is the story of my experience with Vermont Health Connect. I retired in the beginning of 2014. At that time our family was covered under my husband’s policy through his employer. My husband died in March of […]
A blueprint for successful corporate volunteerism
Dear Editor, I read something in a local paper a few weeks ago about the struggle of nonprofits to accommodate sporadic droves of corporate volunteers. The story said that while well intended, volunteers often show up to perform a photo-op-worthy […]
Gallivan keeps her oar in
Dear Editor, I have been reflecting on my experience in the legislature and the campaign last fall, and realize that I didn’t use this messaging as I should have, the least of which should have been to write to thank […]
The high cost of a potent drug
Today’s pot is stronger Dear Editor, Today’s pot is much more potent than people realize. Combine a much more potent and dangerous drug with the enhanced delivery methods available today–edibles, vapor pens, oil extracts–and the discussion about legalizing marijuana for recreational […]
Successful benefit held, thanks to Killington community
Dear Editor, We want to thank everyone involved in the Bruce Oldenburg benefit held on March 8. Thanks to everyone’s hard work, support, generous donations and their time, the benefit was a huge success. Special thanks to Chris Karr for […]
Increase taxes on liquor, tobacco
Dear Editor, As the Vermont Legislature considers its budget deficit, a viable alternative is to increase the sales tax on liquor and tobacco. Vermont presently has the lowest sales tax on liquor in the nation. With these increased taxes Vermont […]
Haff: candidacy brought deficit into focus
Dear Editor, By now you should already know the outcome of the vote: 176-153 in favor of Chris Bianchi. I’m glad I ran for office and happy I spent the time and effort putting together the data from the town […]