Opinion: We worked for her, now we’re voting for her to be our next governor

“As former employees of Let’s Grow Kids, we enthusiastically support our former boss, Aly Richards, to become the next governor of Vermont.”

Opinion: Looking for the modern tipping point

“What was the tipping point that turned colonists into rebels and protest into violent revolution?”

Editorial: A barn-raising, mayhem, and land as community

“For much of this rainy June I’ve been out-of-state on family affairs … What I didn’t miss was the mayhem of the news cycle.”

Community Forum: Don’t wait till later to talk about school funding

“Vermont voters and taxpayers will have the final say, and they don’t have enough information yet to make that decision.”

Ways of Seeing: The Purple Gazebo

The Purple gazebo was built over one hundred years ago for an orphanage in Shelburne.

Opinion: As Lt. Gov., Molly Gray would fight ICE

“Vermont needs a Lt. Governor that will fight for our values, not just in words, but in experience and tangible action.”

Opinion: Vermont’s health care crisis demands Janoo’s bold solutions

“Amanda Janoo is the only candidate for Governor with a detailed plan to address this by phasing in universal health care starting with universal primary care.”

Opinion: Underpass flooding threatens public safety

“In the event of a fire or the need to extricate someone using the arial fire truck, it is impossible to get said fire truck to the Seymour St. area.”

Opinion: Fly the flag. Defend democracy.

“For this Fourth of July, I am hanging an American flag on my property.”

Note of Appreciation: Thank you for supporting Green Mountain Day Camp

“A huge thank you goes out to the local businesses that supported us.”

Opinion: The opening of the Obama Presidential Center was restorative to watch

“It would be a failure of imagination to ignore the stark and staggering contrast between the high ideals expressed and embraced by the former President and First Lady and those that are tragically and contemptibly on display by our current president.”

Opinion: Looking for the modern tipping point

The 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence is fast approaching. What was the tipping point that turned colonists into rebels and protest into violent revolution? Historians cite Britain’s 1773 passage of the Tea Act as a major turning point … (read more)

Opinion: There are no ceremonial offices in Vermont

“As a mother and a caregiver, Molly understands the economic pressures facing Vermont’s working families … “

Poem: Remembering the Ben Franklin on our 250th

Poem by Gary Margolis of Cornwall

Opinion: Vermont needs republican leadership

“Pragmatic leadership is essential for the governance of the State of Vermont.”

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