The outrage aimed at Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. regarding policy changes made under his leadership at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is unwarranted. Our very own Senator Bernie Sanders has called for Kennedy’s resignation. Democrats, prominent Democratic Party-supporting influencers, most of the mainstream media, and a[Read More…]
Another Opinion
Truth telling
HARDWICK – We manifest our fear in our hands, as a physical thing. Sometimes it pricks at our skin and leaves marks; sometimes it results in stiff fingers, cracking from a stiffened clench. The keyboard invites an unbeknownst realization to form, almost as if the clacking of the keys, spelling[Read More…]
First sips from a bitter cup
GREENSBORO – This week the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense (or War?) gathered 800 generals and admirals for a peculiar sort of political rally. The President told stone-faced generals and admirals they would be crucial in his fight against the “enemy from within” and that[Read More…]
Our stories shape the stories that matter most
HARDWICK – On the occasion of National Newspaper Week, October 5 to 11 this year, it seems appropriate to share this perspective from a fellow editor, modified with a local perspective. It seems like about every time I am out in public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes[Read More…]
Wolcott in the news, Act 73
HARDWICK – Recently, we saw a perfect example of what a determined, small community can achieve. Wolcott, one of the smaller towns in our supervisory union, was recently highlighted on Channel 3 WCAX for exceptional community work on bike trails that run through the forest adjacent to the school. While[Read More…]
Vermont Agency of Education responds to Boston Globe story on New England schools
MONTPELIER – On Wednesday, the Boston Globe published an article titled “New England schools are failing and nobody seems to care.” At the Agency of Education, we know that Vermonters do care about the quality of our schools. However, we need to acknowledge some difficult truths, so we can move forward with honesty,[Read More…]
Let’s welcome new neighbors, build homes
This year over 17,000 workers will retire from Vermont’s labor force and approximately 5,300 students will graduate from Vermont high schools. Many of those high school graduates will leave Vermont for college and stay for opportunities outside of Vermont; in fact Vermont measures dead last in the country for retention[Read More…]
We believe in the freedom to read
HARDWICK – It is fundamental to our mission as booksellers that every person has access to the books they want to read. This month, Banned Books Week, October 5 to 11, is a national reminder that this is a freedom that needs to be protected. You might come into our[Read More…]
How do news outlets decide what to cover?
KEENE, N.H. – Should we chase down this tip? Is this meeting worth covering? How can we shed new light on this issue? Editors and reporters face those kinds of questions every day. So how do they decide what to cover, and how to cover it? “A question I often[Read More…]
How The Gazette decides what to cover
HARDWICK – For the most part, how we decide what to cover at The Hardwick Gazette is similar to the New Hampshire outlets in Paul Cuno-Booth’s story. As a small hyper-local, and mostly digital, news organization, we are never able to cover everything we’d like to, but each week we[Read More…]
Judicial system fails victims of sexual abuse
CALEDONIA COUNTY – To the Elected Officials of Caledonia County, Residents and lawmakers: I am writing to you with a heavy heart and deep outrage over the recent actions of the Caledonia County State’s Attorney Claire Burns, who was appointed by Governor Scott. The handling of recent cases involving known[Read More…]
Vermont must step up, safeguard Green River Reservoir
MORRISVILLE – For generations, Vermonters and visitors alike have paddled the quiet waters of the Green River Reservoir, camped under its dark skies and relied on its steady flow to protect downstream communities. It is one of the jewels of our state, an irreplaceable resource that provides not only a[Read More…]
