Editorial: College’s strategic plan is as bold as it is optimistic

It’s all part of the vision captured by Baucom in the title of his team’s strategic plan: “Excellence. Purpose. Joy.”

Climate Matters: Working together in ways large & small creates big change

“Addressing climate change leans heavy on the “unity’ part, on our ability and willingness to pull together.”

Ways of Seeing: Fairytale Romania

Being in the small village of Arbore is like stepping into a fairyland.

Clippings: Community is worth the push

A reporter’s work this spring with the Community Roots Apprentice Fellowship program reminded her of why the work of being in community is worth it.

Opinion: Electricity is the right choice for wastewater treatment plant

“I think it’s likely that over the next ten to twenty years, running the drying operation at our treatment plant on electricity will both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money.”

2026 Green Up Day in Middlebury was a rousing success

The word from many longtime participants is that more trash was collected this year than at any point in recent memory.

Poem: Under Our Golden Dome

For Representative Peter Conlon, retiring

Opinion: Tanya Byker will help us face our challenges

“We are lucky to have people of her caliber called to public service.”

Opinion: Tanya Byker will fight for you

“Tanya has my vote; I hope she can count on yours as well.”

Poem: Rest in peace, Ted Turner

Rest in Peace Ted Turner You, purveyor of 24-Hour News Cycles You have captured our time with Truths, half-truths, outright lies Global, national, 24/7, year after year CNN and N and N… on into infinity Rest in Peace Ted Turner while We are assaulted, bom … (read more)

Opinion: Tanya Byker has proven her ability to lead

“Though sorry to lose Peter Conlon, I believe we will be well served with Tanya Byker as our next House Representative.”

Opinion: Trump’s antics have gotten America nowhere

“Trump’s view restricts and narrows the potential benefits, both economic and societal, of treating everyone as equals.”

Opinion: Do the bugs a favor, leave the leaves

Besides providing important habitat, they will mulch the beds, add nutrients to the soil and suppress weeds.

Opinion: Contract talks should not have broken down

ANTA is disappointed but not deterred in our attempt to reach a contract settlement with the board.

Editorial: How big an issue might education be in gov’s race?

As Vermont’s legislature heads into its final weeks of the session with several crucial bills unresolved, let’s pause for a moment to appreciate the decade of service Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, has given to the state.

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