CONCORD, N.H. – The Northern Forest Center partners with rural communities to create places where people can thrive, and where the forested landscape provides rich opportunities for recreation, economic vitality and ecological stewardship. For more than 25 years we have worked with local, state and federal partners across all political parties to[Read More…]
Editorial
Woodsmoke
An Ode To Greensboro
Having entered my sixth month as a staff reporter for the Gazette, I have begun reflecting on my start in journalism, and the relationship the media has with our surrounding communities. Of the 11 towns we cover, I began my career by attending the Hardwick, Greensboro and Woodbury select board[Read More…]
When Schools Close it Will Be Our Doing
MONTPELIER – June 16 was a really big day in the State House. We adjourned around 8:30 p.m. after finally passing the big H. 454 education bill that was the main reason we had to adjourn for two weeks and then come back. I voted No, one of only a[Read More…]
Housing, Healthcare, Education Legislation Passed
MONTPELIER – Vermont’s 2025 legislative session ended on Monday evening, normally the session ends around Mother’s Day. November’s election demonstrated that Vermonters wanted change and that work took longer than is customary. Significant changes were made to healthcare, housing, and education. Going into the session everyone knew that healthcare was[Read More…]
Immigration Bans Weaken National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Trump administration escalated its attack on immigrants by issuing a new travel ban. The proclamation bans immigrants and visitors from 12 countries and severely restricts immigrants from seven more. This move does nothing to make us safer or lower costs for working people in[Read More…]
This Father’s Day, Let’s Commit to Saving Rural Vermont
MONTPELIER – As Vermont dads of children attending Vermont schools and members of the Rural School Community Alliance, we’re used to showing up for our kids: on the sidelines, at bedtime, in the school pickup line, and around the dinner table. Today, we’re showing up in a different way: to[Read More…]
In My Nature
More Executive Orders To Expect Soon
Faux Gnus Presents More Malodorous Executive Odors (sic) from the (Some Cards Missing) deck (sic) of the Oval Orifice (sic) in the Whites Only House of President-for-Life-Trump. CRAFTSBURY – #101,728. Take a Billionaire-to-Lunch Program: Everyone earning less than a million dollars a year will be required to take a billionaire[Read More…]
No Kings in America
To the editor: Please join us for a peaceful, patriotic Flag Day event on Saturday, June 14 declaring that authoritarianism, fascism and kings have no place in America. Rise up for support of a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people”, not one highjacked by billionaires,[Read More…]
Might Ask for More Transparency
To the editor:A response to the Guest Perspective (News and Citizen; 6/5/2025), by Joseph Woodin. His request for “patience and civility” in the title, is followed up with a statement later: “. . . a planned protest raised safety concerns . . .”. Previously, peaceful demonstrations of support for the[Read More…]
