VERMONT – (This commentary is by a group of former Vermont lawmakers. Their names are listed below the text.) More than 50 years ago, Vermont recognized the hardship faced by homeowners whose property taxes were rising faster than their ability to pay them. Since then, state fiscal policy has moved,[Read More…]
Editorial
House Considers Several Bills Before Adjournment
MONTPELIER – We are entering the home stretch of this year’s legislative session, still with some very big items on the agenda before we adjourn (we hope!), in the first week of June. As for those big items, since my last update, the appropriations bill and school funding bills came[Read More…]
Home Fries
Verse-Village Haiku
write a tight, terse verse philosophically rich haiku you do it?? Norma Wiesen, Hardwick This poem was written for the Verse-Village celebration of April Poetry Month.
Haiku for Turmeric Lattes
Your sweet golden warmth Earthy essence offers peace May we all be free Sarah Eve Woodbury This poem was written for the Verse-Village celebration of April Poetry Month.
Gold Blossoms
Gold blossoms alight crowns frosted with lusterHer heart is in lust with hope he would trust her He fidgets with kisses and listens to wishesTrue love can grow when targets have missesImperfections bring gifts well stocked with instructionPerfection is glimpsed soon after destructionSo much is said when choosing to hearGold[Read More…]
What Happens Next?
To the editor: Although I understood the concerns of both sides on the recent Rural Edge controversy, I was in favor of this nonprofit organization’s proposal. It seemed to address the needs for affordable housing in Greensboro and provided a way to fund the extensive repairs that the Town Hall[Read More…]
My Health as a Chicken
Dear Editor (and other humans): I’ve heard that the price of my eggs in the US has risen about 20% in 2025, so I’m writing to let you know that there are alternatives, and in terms of my health as a chicken and the environment we share, they’re better than[Read More…]
Woodsmoke
It is no Longer the Country I Grew up in
Though I’m not an avid fan of horse racing, I’ve visited a few racetracks over the years and do pay a bit of attention to the Kentucky Derby. Last weekend I was oblivious to the allegorical significance of the race until the stretch run, when it was announced, “Journalism and[Read More…]
S (AGE) ADVICE
Age (or years you lived) is just a number, when focused on, warps the mind. And after much use, memories fade, recede, or let go, so please be kind. While young, use your time wisely to run, play, learn— be forever a child. Enjoy your surroundings, keep busy, help others,[Read More…]
Reviewing the Spring Session Wrap-Up
MONTPELIER – As we approach the finish line of this year’s legislative session, I’m feeling hopeful, energized and proud of the progress we’ve made together. From labor rights to healthcare, housing and environmental protections, it’s been a season of meaningful work, and we’re not done yet. Here’s a peek at[Read More…]
