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…]
Editorial
Fortunate to Have Both
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…]
She Knows our Schools
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…]
Buck up, Dems!
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…]
She Stands Out
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…]
For the Record
HARDWICK – The article “Gov. Scott Praises Recovery . . .” by Gazette intern Lucia McCallum in the July 17 Gazette edition mistakenly identified the date of Gov. Scott’s visit to Cabot as July 10, rather than the correct date of July 9.
Then and Now, Neighborly Communities Make a Difference
One year ago, Vermont faced historic flooding of catastrophic proportions, resulting in numerous injuries and one reported fatality in Barre. It just happened again last week and it’s worth remembering how the resilience of Vermonters got us through that last flood. Entire residences filled with memories were wiped out in[Read More…]
Experience and Connections
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…]
It’s Not Hard to Be Decent
While writing this week’s story on the anniversary of the July flood that began on the tenth of the month, exactly one year before the date of this week’s edition of the Gazette, I was struck by how people come together to help each other when disaster strikes. It’s easy[Read More…]
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…]
Working for All Vermonters
ST. JOHNSBURY – Of the four candidates vying to be the next Caledonia District Senator, I am the only one with policy making experience in a legislature or a public voting record: 10 years in the Vermont House of Representatives. Every legislator in Montpelier has their own style, some jump[Read More…]
