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As the days are getting longer and snow is melting it is fitting that this is Sunshine Week (March 16-22) – an annual celebration of government records and information as the cornerstone of government accountability and transparency.
This week (March 17-23) is Coyote Awareness Week. Coyotes are sometimes maligned and misunderstood. Yet, many Vermonters coexist with coyotes in our rural state where many backyards are in forest habitat for coyotes and other wildlife.
For nearly 60 years, the League of Conservation Voters has published a National Environmental Scorecard to determine which members of Congress are working to protect our air and water, to build a clean energy future, and to ensure our democracy. Here in Vermont, we are fortunate that our Congressional delegation has once again earned top marks.
As a veteran, when I hear the words “Medal of Honor,” I think of those military men and women who have gone far beyond their expectations of duty, many giving their lives to save their fellow comrades or shipmates.
A reader in North Carolina asks for help with a historic photo.
A rumor is circulating in our towns that the school district is creating a plan to close the Fayston and Moretown schools. As members of the board who have been involved in the Building Visioning Subcommittee, we would like to set the record straight and provide additional context.
There is no guarantee that every bill will pass, and there is no guarantee that every need will be met by our work.
Over 30 members of Indivisible Mad River Valley gathered for the “IdesofTrump” mail-in effort, a national, grassroots action to make it clear to President Trump that we stand up against the cruel, illegal and harmful actions of his administration.
State Reps. Dara Torre and Candice White share their Town Meeting Day report with constituents highlighting work at the State House so far this session.
We want to thank all our voters for voting on Town Meeting Day, and for supporting the budget.
An early occurrence of spring flooding took place last week at Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury. It was attributed to circumstances unusual, even in a state that’s seen plenty of flooding situations in the past several years.
This week is Civic Learning Week! This annual celebration of the importance of civics is an opportunity to sustain and strengthen democracy in the United States.
Community members share their immunization stories ahead of a free HPV vaccine clinic being held at Harwood Union MS/HS on March 12.
The Waterbury Skatepark Coalition is excited to announce an anonymous donor has made a $7,500 donation to the skatepark.
My name is Hailey Huber. I am a 7th grader at Crossett Brook Middle School and a hockey goalie for the Central Vermont Black Bears Tier 2 U14 girls team.
Reforming education in Vermont is a complex problem that demands a team approach. Most Vermonters agree that our common goal is to fix our broken education system and make it more affordable.
On Saturday, March 1, an estimated 2,000 Vermonters gathered on both sides of Route 100 in Waitsfield to protest the visit of J.D. Vance to Vermont for a family ski vacation.
Thanks to all for running a positive campaign. In this time of divisiveness, all candidates ran on issues and not attacking each other. We have a wonderful community and together we can improve the lives of all who live and work in Waterbury.
I want to thank everyone who voted in this election, especially those who took the time to write my name in for Select Board. I have no doubt that Mike Bard and Tori Taravella will work hard for our entire community on the select board.
Indivisible Mad River Valley thanks everyone who showed up to express their outrage at the current administration on Saturday, March 1, while Vice President J.D. Vance and family were on a ski vacation at Sugarbush.
I have been proud to represent all Waterbury residents for the last six years. Our town needs to look to the future, but embrace our past.
State Reps. Tom Stevens and Theresa Wood will be making the rounds on Town Meeting Day. Here is their joint report to constituents highlighting work at the State House so far this session.
It was so heartening to see the large numbers of people holding signs as JD Vance went skiing with his family in Vermont.
It is my firm belief that this can-do spirit and visible community engagement sit atop a foundation of the good people in this state and the centuries of traditions from which we benefit.
For the past decade, the Waterbury Area Trail Alliance has tirelessly championed our town, our incredible outdoor recreation resources and their positive impacts on the economy.
At Elevate Youth Services, we believe that every young person deserves a supportive community that offers hope, safety, and compassion.
After having followed the school budget process somewhat for the past two years, here are a few of my observations.
Rep. Candice White gives an update on upcoming bills and meetings at the Vermont House.
I am running for a second three-year term as a school director in Waitsfield.
I think about energy a lot. I grew up in a drafty house with cold bedrooms, whereas my best friend lived in a modern, passive solar house that was always comfortable. That contrast put the role energy consumption and efficiency play into clear focus at a young age.