CALEDONIA COUNTY – To the Elected Officials of Caledonia County, Residents and lawmakers: I am writing to you with a heavy heart and deep outrage over the recent actions of the Caledonia County State’s Attorney Claire Burns, who was appointed by Governor Scott. The handling of recent cases involving known[Read More…]
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Vermont must step up, safeguard Green River Reservoir
MORRISVILLE – For generations, Vermonters and visitors alike have paddled the quiet waters of the Green River Reservoir, camped under its dark skies and relied on its steady flow to protect downstream communities. It is one of the jewels of our state, an irreplaceable resource that provides not only a[Read More…]
Ladd estate is library angel
HARDWICK – Lisa Sammet, Jeudevine’s librarian from 1993 through 2022, recalls that day in January 2018 as “one of the best days of my life.” Her spirits were at a low ebb, as a bond vote to approve her long-hoped-for expansion project had been voted down. The Jeudevine board chair[Read More…]
For open meeting laws to work, we need to show up
VERMONT – In a 2023 case involving a contested speech restriction during government meetings, the highest court in Massachusetts reminded us about our protected right to assemble in town halls throughout the region. Quoting John Adams, the court wrote in Barron v. Kolenda that the right to assembly is “a[Read More…]
For the record
John Schweizer’s name was incorrectly spelled, adding a ‘t’ prior to the ‘z’ in two recent pieces and last week’s photo essay, “Swamped Boat in Caspian Lake.” Before that, the misspelled reference to Schweizer appeared in the September 2 story, “Drought conditions affect Caspian Lake” and Dede Stabler’s August 27[Read More…]
Tactical retreat for a local paper
EAST MONTPELIER – Following rapidly on the heels of The Brandon Reporter’s suspension of activity comes word from The Hinesburg Record of a move designed to save it from extinction. The Record has announced it will discontinue its monthly print edition and pursue a digital-only strategy as a weekly. The nonprofit’s board[Read More…]
Despair does not have the final word
GREENSBORO – Danish priest Henry Nouwen once said, “the resurrection is God’s way of saying that despair is never the final word.” That is a comforting, even empowering thought, if you believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians profess to believe in it. Their worship on Easter Sunday is[Read More…]
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McKibben named Green and Gold Scholar
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Academy senior Owen McKibben has been awarded the Green and Gold Scholars Award from The University of Vermont (UVM). Although still considering majors, Owen plans to apply to UVM with the ultimate goal of attending medical school. This merit scholarship awards full in-state tuition for up to[Read More…]
CCV Announces Summer Student Honors List
MONTPELIER – The following students at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) were named to the summer 2025 Student Honors List: Jessica Mason of East Calais, Alexis Christensen of Hardwick, Grace Gouge of Marshfield and Joann Marckres of Woodbury. This honor recognizes part-time students with a 4.0 grade point average. CCV is[Read More…]
Village store remains in now local hands
CABOT – Michael DeLacy was nine years old when his parents, Donald and Mary Lou DeLacy, bought land on Urban Road in Cabot in 1978 when it was still a wooded lot. In his own words, “I’ve been coming up here ever since,” said DeLacy. In a recent interview with[Read More…]
Back Stairs at Harry’s Hardware opens
CABOT – Harry’s Hardware has opened an upstairs space, called The Back Stairs, for community use. The Back Stairs is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The space has high-speed internet with Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Guests enter through Harry’s Hardware, where food and drinks can be[Read More…]
