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, bombarded with Graphs, and analysis, and commentary on our condition No longer are we permitted to Reflect, discuss and debate There’s a new crisis, A world of tragedy To draw our attention And numb our senses Rest in Peace Ted Turner Father of immediacy of ‘H … (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.

Sewage and climate: Middlebury has a choice

Using gas to dry sludge would bust our greenhouse gas goals.

Invasive plants are a global issue

Monitoring and removing invasive species is one of the most important things we can do to protect Vermont’s working forests and natural areas. And it starts close to home.

Ways of Seeing: Take a stand for your neighbors, no matter your views

Most people in my hometown weren’t particularly excited about diversity. But they didn’t want to live in a city ruled by fear and they realized that if one group could be terrorized like that, no one was safe.

Legislative Report: State spending and natural resources part of Legislature’s final push

Debates over education reform, budget priorities, taxes, public lands and ethics oversight are shaping the final stretch of Vermont’s legislative session.

Good advice from Sen. Welch

U.S. Senator Peter Welch was in Middlebury this Wednesday with some good advice for Americans desperate to know what they can do to in the face of Trump’s chaotic rule.

Community Forum: The loss of darkness takes hold

Greg Bernhardt is a farmer and cheesemaker with his wife Hannah Sessions at Blue Ledge Farm in Leicester. He is also a writer and painter, exploring subjects such as the landscape and animals.

Legislative Report: Lots to talk about in land use and wastewater

Debates over wastewater infrastructure, land use, environmental policy and education reform are driving conversations about Vermont’s future.

Opinion: Ed-tech bills offer common-sense options for tech in school

Student safety and learning outcomes should be central in Vermont’s consideration of new limits on ed tech.

Opinion: A better way forward for Vermont

“I like Phil Scott. But I love Vermont’s future more.”

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