Community Forum: How to reform school funding

Let’s give credit where credit is due: The staff, including superintendents, teachers, and support staff, have been doing a great job in an antiquated educational system.

Sharpe to host MCTV talk show

Former longtime legislator Dave Sharpe wrapped up a 16-year career representing Bristol and the rest of the Addison-4 district in the Vermont House of Representatives, back in January 2019.

Letter to the editor: Local school budgets, not lawmakers, drove taxes

Yet again there is a political ad on the radio paid for by Steve Heffernan blaming Sen. Bray for voting to raise your property taxes.

Letter to the editor: Clean energy gains are lowering fossil fuel costs

I read the news today, gasoline prices continue to fall. You may have noticed that gasoline prices have stabilized or gone down all summer. That’s unusual. Following the business cycle of supply and demand, when summer driving season begins, historically, … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Former lawmaker endorses Olson for House seat

I’m asking you to join me in voting for Herb Olsen for State Representative in The Democratic Primary. You can vote now or any day until Primary Election Day on August 13th.

Community Forum: Time for a regional high school

It’s time for us to have a conversation about a single high school/tech center for all of Addison County!

Dave Sharpe resigns from MAUSD board

DAVE SHARPE BRISTOL — A Bristol representative to the Mount Abraham Unified School District board, and one of its most outspoken members over the past two years, has resigned. Dave Sharpe will step down May 1, with 10 months remaining in his three-year te … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Lincoln’s departure from MAUSD would have an impact

The impact of Lincoln withdrawing from the Mt. Abe district and our high school can be significant.

Letter to the editor: Firefighters, alarm saved lives, home

Our heartfelt thanks to the firefighters of the Bristol Fire Department along with Lincoln, Monkton, and Starksboro fire departments and the Bristol Rescue Squad, who responded to our house fire last week. We were fortunate to have such well-trained and e … (read more)