To the editor: Leanne Harple has my vote in the upcoming primary election for Vermont House of Representatives. As a Hazen teacher, I have gotten to know Leanne well over the last few years, and believe she would make an excellent representative for our district. Leanne is a strong advocate[Read More…]

To the editor: While David Kelley may not be a teacher, I can’t think of any non-teacher I’ve known who cares more about our kids or our education system. (And my praise also goes to Kelly Robinson, his wife, who does happen to be an awesome teacher in our district!).[Read More…]

To the editor: I first met David at the Highland Center of the Arts, where he currently serves as chair of the board. I’ve also worked with him on the board of the Vermont Wildlife Coalition, on the Greensboro Conservation Commission, and at the Vermont statehouse. We’ve worked on many[Read More…]

To the editor: Most readers of this publication know that Kamala Harris supports a women’s right to abortion access and reproductive freedom. They may not know, however, that she is also a champion of relieving the burden of medical debt. For more than two years Kamala has spearheaded a federal[Read More…]

To the editor: In a political world that can easily get you down, David Kelley gives you the feeling of optimism that we can improve our world and actually get things done! I’m truly grateful that David is running in the Democratic primary to represent Greensboro, Glover, Albany and Craftsbury.[Read More…]

To the editor: “Honesty, Understanding, and Communication will be the hallmark of my service if I am elected to the Senate,” said Donald Koch of Barre Town in announcing his candidacy for the State Senate from the Washington District. “First, I will always tell the truth, even if it hurts[Read More…]

To the editor: I believe we need new energy, compassion, and a proven record of getting things done in the Vermont House, which is why I’m voting for David Kelley in the Democratic primary on August 13 to represent us in Greensboro, Glover, Craftsbury, and Albany. New energy: David was[Read More…]

To the editor: I was surprised to read in a letter to the editor in your paper a few days ago that I had run for office in Franklin County. Since I have never even lived in Franklin County, much less sought any office there, my interest was piqued by[Read More…]

To the editor: We are fortunate to have David Kelley and Leann Harple both running for the Vermont House from Albany, Craftsbury, Glover and Greensboro. I have known and have worked with both candidates. Additionally, I served in the Vermont Senate in the 1980’s and 1990’s and know something about[Read More…]

To the editor: Leanne Harple has won my vote in the August 13 Democratic primary for House District Orleans-4. Here’s why.With young kids at home and a teaching career, Leanne is the only candidate in the race who is living the largest challenge facing Vermont: To be a state where[Read More…]

To the editor:  The first presidential debate has sent the media into a feeding frenzy, the Democratic caucus into disarray, and democratic voters into apoplexy, like rabbits in the headlights of oncoming trucks. Regardless of who leads the top of the Democratic ticket in November, there are critical U.S. Senate[Read More…]

To the editor: After a very good, civil debate between all three candidates for the Vermont House Orleans District 4 held by the Craftsbury Public Library and the Craftsbury Freedom and Unity Committee, Leanne Harple has won my vote. All of the candidates had good ideas, yet Harple stands out.[Read More…]