LETTER: Writer looks to i.d. man in photo, circa 1939
A reader in North Carolina asks for help with a historic photo.
LETTER: Eye on Vermont protest from Colorado
It was so heartening to see the large numbers of people holding signs as JD Vance went skiing with his family in Vermont.
Business leaders to lawmakers: Care about affordability? Don’t divert child care funds
We urge our state lawmakers and the governor to do the right thing: use every dollar from Act 76 for its intended purpose – solving Vermont’s child care crisis.
Look close to home for Giving Tuesday
It’s no secret that the final weeks of the year loom large for most nonprofits as a key time to replenish financial reserves. Organizations large and small who rely on their supporters announce their reminders of good work done in recent months and plans for the year ahead to continue their missions.
Giving Thanks 2024
Once again, we asked “What are you thankful for this year?” and we're particularly happy that teachers at Crossett Brook Middle School shared the prompt with their students. We have collected notes of thanks and share them with you this Thanksgiving.
Call for submissions: Giving Thanks 2024
For the past 4 years, we've asked readers of all ages, "What are you thankful for this year?" We're asking again this year.
Op-Ed: Family shelter proposal does not remotely address the crisis
MONTPELIER – While details are still coming in, on Tuesday the Vermont Department for Children and Families announced the State of Vermont will be setting up three emergency family shelters later this fall.
LETTER: Plumbing contractor retires, hands off business
Tim Baker, owner of ASAP Plumbing & Heating, writes in about his retirement and successor.
Rightsizing our schools: Former board members suggest a path forward for the Harwood district
The voters have now rejected the Harwood Unified Union School District budget twice, rejecting both the original budget and a slightly lower second proposal that made cuts in one-time expenditures but failed to address the long-term structural spending problem that faces our district.
LETTER: Act 76 sparks newfound stability for child care programs, families
To the Community: Last year, we came together as child care program owners and early childhood educators from around Vermont to sound the alarm on the dire state of Vermont’s child care system.
Commentary: We’re Moms. Our kids are in public school. We helped pick Zoie Saunders as Vt. Education Secretary
As members of Gov. Phil Scott’s cabinet and senior staff, we were part of the team who interviewed candidates for our next secretary of the Agency of Education. All five of us are also moms of kids currently in, or graduated from, Vermont’s public school system.
Jan. 6 Rally in the Valley
Members of Indivisible Mad River Valley hosted a Jan. 6 rally along Vermont Route 100 in Waitsfield near the Mad River Green.
State seeks public comment on Worcester Range Management Unit
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources will host the second of two public meetings this month to present a draft long-range management plan for state lands along the Worcester Range that lie in five municipalities.
Local youngsters share thanks
As we have done the past three years, Waterbury Roundabout asked readers to share their letters, photos, art, etc. to describe what they are most thankful this year ahead of Thanksgiving.
Invitation to readers: Giving Thanks 2023
Thanksgiving is around the corner and that means it’s time for a feature we’ve done twice so far at this time of year — giving readers a chance to share what you are thankful for this year. We will post your submissions in a special Thanksgiving collection. We would especially love to hear from young people — students of all ages, from pre-K through college.
Vermont delegation lobbies for rail service to Quebec and new preclearance facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vermont Congressional delegation, led by Senate Commerce Committee member Sen. Peter Welch, D-VT, this week called on Amtrak to provide an update on the establishment of interim preclearance operations to support rail travel between Vermont and Quebec and the federal actions needed for the full implementation of a preclearance program.
Wanted: Public comment on financing climate action in Vermont
State Treasurer Mike Pieciak has issued a request for public comment on strategies for financing climate infrastructure including green energy, weatherization, and resiliency in Vermont.
LETTER: Harwood Boosters reorganize, seek new members
To the Community: Harwood Boosters are back!
LETTER: Subscriptions open for Waterbury Ambulance Service
To the Community: Waterbury Ambulance Service’s Annual Household Subscription program is now open to residents in our service area: all Waterbury and Duxbury residents, and Moretown residents in the 05676 zip code.
LETTER: Remembering fallen Vermont Submarine Sailors
On this Memorial Day of 2023, the Green Mountain Submarine Veterans Chapter of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) remembers the following Vermonters who lost their lives in the Submarine Service during war and peace time.