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Stand up and say, “no!”
To the editor: I am thrilled that both the Jewish hostages and the Palestinian prisoners were released today, October 13. President Trump deserves credit for achieving this first major step. However, there is much work to be done before there is actually peace in the Middle East. The actual plan[Read More…]
Good riddance, I say
To the editor: The fascist Trump regime is being widely resisted. People all over the country are standing strong against it: against his ICE Gestapo snatching immigrant workers off the streets and disappearing them into concentration camps, against the dispatching of armed soldiers to cause turmoil in our blue cities[Read More…]
Parkhurst reminisces about Village Restaurant career
HARDWICK – Sharon Parkhurst, 60, has been a waitress at the Village restaurant, a Hardwick institution, since she was 16 years old.The local fixture talks about her 34 years at the diner, discussing the people she’s met, the relationships she’s formed and the changes she has witnessed. Q: Do you[Read More…]
Outrage aimed at RFK Jr. unwarranted
The outrage aimed at Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. regarding policy changes made under his leadership at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is unwarranted. Our very own Senator Bernie Sanders has called for Kennedy’s resignation. Democrats, prominent Democratic Party-supporting influencers, most of the mainstream media, and a[Read More…]
It’s time to reclaim the practice of the presence of God
EAST MONTPELIER – On a recent week-long visit to the Island of Iona off the west coast of Scotland, I was reminded of the rich traditions of Celtic Christianity. Brought to Iona from Ireland by St. Columba, Christianity, spread throughout the British Isles and flourished there through the 12th century.[Read More…]
20 years ago, The Hardwick Gazette, October 19 2005
Caspian Brook Bridge Slipping; Needs Repairs by June Pichel Cook GREENSBORO – Breezy Avenue runs between the Millers Thumb and Willey’s Store; it shows up as a dotted line, “Route to Memphremagog Country” on a 1794 hand-drawn manuscript of the town. The Greensboro Book (also referenced as Caspian Brook) flows[Read More…]
45 Years ago, The Hardwick Gazette, October 21, 1980
Wolcott gets windfall on energy project The students and staff at Wolcott School are in for a cozy winter this year despite what mother nature may have in store. The Federal Energy Office has granted the school 90 percent of its request for a $20,000 winterization plan. The plan which[Read More…]
100 years ago, The Hardwick Gazette, October 15, 1925
Unusual Storm Does Heavy Damage A big snow and windstorm of extraordinary proportions and velocity for this time of year swept over this section last Saturday, snow beginning to fall late Friday night and continuing throughout the day Saturday, accompanied by a high wind which caused untold damage in many[Read More…]
New Craftsbury & Wolcott School Staff
Forest conservation talk, Oct, 16
CRAFTSBURY – Thursday, October 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Craftsbury Outdoor Center will host author Dr. Caitlin Littlefield, to discuss the report entitled “Beyond the Illusion of Preservation.” Developed by a team of New England-based forest researchers, the report explores how the region’s forests can be managed to[Read More…]
Free movie, Oct. 18
EAST HARDWICK – Touch of Grace will host a free movie night Saturday, Oct.18, at 6 p.m., with the feature film “Unsung Heroes” and popcorn. Touch of Grace is located at 104 Vt. Rte 16.
