To the editor: On Tuesday night I attended the forum in Glover to listen to the candidates for the Orleans-Caledonia district for the Vermont House. All three of the candidates hail from multiple generations of Vermont heritage and spoke of their commitment to the families in our region through support[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor
Reflections on 46 Years of Service
To the editor: On Monday, June 17, the Vermont Legislature completed its work of the 2023-2024 biennium and it’s a little bit bittersweet for me. For the first time in 46 years, I won’t be seeking reelection to the Vermont Senate in this year’s November election and I will retire[Read More…]
We Should Not Change Horses
To the editor: We all understand that we should not change horses midstream. However,we should change saddles. Reverse the Biden / Harris ticket to becomethe Harris / Biden ticket. Doing so respects Joe Biden and gives all ofus a very powerful alternative to patriarchy, sexism and fascism in theperson of[Read More…]
Vote in Primary Election
To the editor: There is a primary election on August 13. Please put the date on your calendar. You can vote now if you so desire at the town clerk’s office or by requesting an absentee ballot. The primary includes a contest between two Democrats running to represent Craftsbury,[Read More…]
Will Protect Precious Lakes
To the editor: I have worked closely with David Kelley in efforts to keep wake boats off Caspian Lake in order to preserve and protect our lake’s water quality, its wildlife and traditional uses. I am writing in support of his candidacy for the Vermont House because I know that[Read More…]
For a Brighter Vermont
To the editor: For a brighter Vermont, choose Katherine Sims for State Senate. As a parent in this close-knit community, I often worry about the world my children will inherit. Will they have an affordable home? Receive a quality education? Will they find fulfilling work that matches our rising cost[Read More…]
Honesty, Honor and Trust
To the editor: David Kelley is running for the Vermont House to represent the towns of Greensboro, Glover, Craftsbury and Albany in the August 13 primary. As someone who served as a Democrat in the Vermont House for four terms and worked afterwards at the statehouse for seven additional years,[Read More…]
The Only True Bright Spot
To the editor: David Kelley, candidate for the Vermont House, might be the only truly bright spot in this year’s election season. First and foremost, he’s a truly good person. He is community-minded, and he gives of himself unselfishly. In addition to a top notch legal brain, he is enthusiastic[Read More…]
Hard-working and Focused
To the editor: It is with enthusiasm that I write to endorse David Kelley to represent the towns of Craftsbury, Greensboro, Glover, and Albany. I have worked with David on a variety of conservation and wildlife education issues and know him to be hard working and focused. As a matter[Read More…]
Keen Insights, Deep Sincerity
To the editor: When I hear the name David Kelley, so many great things come to my mind. Now I’ve learned that David is running for the Vermont House for the towns of Craftsbury, Greensboro, Glover and Albany. But as I’ve thought about writing this letter, two things in particular[Read More…]
Leave it Where it Belongs
To the editor: In the growing fight between Trump and Biden, we also have the competition for who is more affected by age-related mental decline. As we age, nearly all of us will lose some of the ability to instantly recall names and will misspeak at times. Both Trump and[Read More…]
Great Coverage
To the editor: I appreciate the details [on the neonicotinoids veto] about where the yeas and nays came from! Great coverage! I also appreciate including my quote, too! Emily Lanxner East Hardwick
