The number of local news outlets around the country has declined rapidly and significantly over the past several decades. One recent report determined that “over the past 15 years, the United States has lost 2,100 newspapers, leaving at least 1,800 communities that had a local news outlet in 2004 without[Read More…]
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A Sentimental Invention of Older Folks
EAST MONTPELIER – The other evening I pulled into the carport at the back of my house and before I turned off the ignition and opened the driver’s side door, I checked the outside temperature on the thermometer on the dashboard. Twenty-three degrees; cool enough. I double-checked it with my[Read More…]
Proposed East Hardwick Zoning Changes Defines New Regulations
A letter announcing a meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 PM at the Memorial Building to discuss a new single zoning district that will encompass all of East Hardwick Village was recently received by residents and owners of property in East Hardwick Village. In addition to the new district, this[Read More…]
Joint Statement Responds to Education Tax Letter
MONTPELIER – Vermont’s annual Education Tax Letter was released today by the commissioner of the Vermont Department of Taxes. This year’s letter projects an average tax bill increase of 5.9% next year. This is on top of this year’s 13.9% increase. The average Vermonters education property tax will have increased[Read More…]
Phil Scott’s Shelter Policy Has Started Literally Killing People
EAST MONTPELIER – Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department found two people dead inside a tent in Wolcott on Thanksgiving Eve. They were Lucas Menard of Montpelier and Tammy Menard of Berlin. Few details are available, although police do not suspect foul play. Unless, of course, you consider[Read More…]
This is what Oligarchy looks like:
WASHINGTON – Today, while 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, three multi-billionaires own more wealth than the bottom half of American society. Today, we have a greater concentration of ownership than we have seen since the Gilded Age. In sector after sector, financial services, health care, agriculture, transportation, energy, food, housing, etc.,[Read More…]
For the Record
The article, “Woodbury Residents Hear About Broadband Construction,” in the November 6 issue was written by John Reid, Woodbury’s representative to NEKCV dba NEK Broadband. We’ve heard a number of comments about Raymonda Parchment’s headline, “Clerks say, BYOB: Bring Your Own Ballot,” in the November 6 Special Election Edition and[Read More…]
Meeting Memo, Dec. 4 to 11
Wednesday, December 4Wolcott Select Board, first Wednesday of month, 6 p.m. Thursday, December 5Hardwick Select Board, first Thursday of month, 6 p.m. Monday, December 9Calais Select Board, second Monday of month, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 10Hardwick Energy Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Hardwick Memorial Building, 20 Church St., 1st Floor.Mountain View[Read More…]
Energetic Adventurer Needs Family to Learn and Thrive
MORRISVILLE – Jakob is a year old and filled with energy. He would love to join any hike or adventure. As a retriever-black lab mix he would enjoy swimming as well. Since he is still a bit of a puppy, he needs some more training. He is smart, he learns[Read More…]
Five Tips for Gifting Live Indoor Plants
BURLINGTON – Live houseplants can make meaningful gifts during the holidays or any time of year for birthdays, housewarming, and other special occasions. Not only do houseplants improve air quality in the home but a growing body of research shows that the care of houseplants is associated with greater mental[Read More…]
Skunks Prepare for Winter
WALTHAM, Mass. – Several weeks and many baths ago, my dog discovered a black-and-white stranger crossing our lawn. Wagging vigorously, and ignoring my frantic shouts, she ran up and offered her canine greeting: a nose-to-tail sniff. The encounter ended predictably, with the skunk waddling off into the dark, the dog[Read More…]
