Editorial
Vermont’s housing needs require decisive action
Vermont faces a housing crisis that threatens our economic future and the ability of working families to remain in our state. The cost of housing has skyrocketed with median home prices in Vermont more than doubling in the last 10 years, putting both homeownership and rentals out of reach for many.[Read More…]
Woodsmoke
Heller’s World
What brought me out?
To the editor: As the crowd of nearly 300 people gathered in Hardwick, Saturday, Oct. 18, I donned my old crossing guard vest and took my aging, somewhat creaky, body out of its cozy downtown nook (where my husband and I are living, as I care for him, and he,[Read More…]
Woodsmoke
We all need to get comfortable not knowing things about each other
What happened to private citizens truly being private citizens? Lately, it seems that every facet of our personal lives is up for debate, to later be regulated. As a young woman, the debates on reproductive healthcare have been lifelong phenomena. What should be a personal choice or discussion between myself[Read More…]
For the record
Nathan Meunier is the author of last week’s Weeks Gone by story from 20 years ago, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2005, who wrote “Railtrail hike offers stunning vistas and misuse.” Following Tuesday evening’s publication of last week’s story “Sen. Douglass announces plans to resign after release of private group chat,” Press[Read More…]
Health insurance changes explained
WASHINGTON, D.C. – I want to keep you up to date on major changes that will impact you if you get your health insurance through a Medicare Advantage plan. As you may have already heard, there will be a dramatic reduction in Medicare Advantage plans available to Vermonters starting in[Read More…]
Heller’s World
Few young adults at No Kings Day 2
I was one of four people from my high school who lined South Main Street in Hardwick this past Saturday to participate in the No King Day 2 protest against the Trump administration. It was easy to forget the dreary weather with all of the music and signs waving. What[Read More…]
Douglass deeply disappointing, caused harm
GLOVER – It has been deeply disappointing to witness Senator Sam Douglass’ lack of accountability, for the role he played in the racist and hateful text thread shared among members of the Young Republicans that was exposed last week. I stood with Governor Phil Scott, Senate Minority Leader Scott Beck and[Read More…]
