Letter to the editor: Apartments site not a good fit

If you haven’t heard already, a large, four- story apartment building is proposed to be erected on the corner of Route 7 and Middle Road, jammed between the Dollar Store and one of the busiest corners in town during school day mornings and afternoons.

Letter to the editor: Building site is problematic

A standing room only crowd of about 70 filled a room at the Residences at Otter Creek last week to hear Mr. Philip Rosenzweig, a Philadelphia developer, share his plan for a four-story apartment building at the corner of Middle Road and Route 7 in Middleb … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Trump tramples right to protest

When Trump took control of the National Guard in California to protect U.S. government property and personnel performing federal functions, did you see that he declared his right to send “at least 2,000 National Guard personnel … for 60 days” to any state … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Say ‘no’ to taxes for genocide

While we endure a “firehose” of news on calamitous policies, or lack of them from this administration, the horrific treatment of Palestinians continues. Those in Congress who remain silent are complicit!

Letter to the editor: Contrary to what Trump says, we exist

Imagine my surprise at learning (and my chagrin at not knowing this sooner) that, almost from Inauguration Day, 2025, I no longer officially exist in the eyes of our President. You may not either.

Letter to the editor: Don’t just be angry, advocate often & clearly

Many years ago, as a young Air Force pilot, I was cleared to land at an airfield along the Mississippi gulf coast.

Letter to the editor: Jan. 6 saw no Trump order

Where was the president’s order to activate the National Guard on January 6 when an actual insurrection against the United States took place?

Letter to the editor: Thanks to ‘No Kings’ crowd

After a tense week of ICE raids, demonstrations in many cities, and threats to protesters from some law enforcement entities and the president, the demonstrations were not only massive and peaceful, but also joyous.

Letter to the editor: H.454 offers needed reform

After a two-week glide-path, Gov. Scott and Democrat and Republican leadership skillfully navigated the big H.454 Education bill home to a successful landing on Monday.

Letter to the editor: Federal FY’26 budget would make impactful cuts

Federal programs are in Jeopardy, and people will suffer and die.

Letter to the editor: Proposed budget bill will greatly harm Vermonters

The US Congress, controlled by Republicans, is preparing to pass a federal budget bill that will do great harm to Vermont. The House of Representatives already passed the bill — by one vote.

Letter to the editor: Local runners were successful this track season

At the NCAA Division III Championships in Geneva, OH on May 24, MUHS grad Isabel Olson placed 8th in the 1500m with a time of 4:34.93 and was named a first team All-American, her second such designation as she had accomplished it in cross country last fal … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Protesting against administration is ‘energizing’

I don’t know how you feel about the first 100 days of the new administration, but I am very concerned.

Letter to the editor: Bard is needed to tell story of ‘no clothes’

Where is the woodcutter’s youngest son,/ the poor widow’s clever daughter? Surely/ somewhere there’s an enchanted sword, a prince/ in bear’s clothing, a talking cat, a key/ to a secret door. Isn’t there a lamp?

Letter to the editor: Proposed Middlebury development is poorly sited

As a resident of the South Ridge development, I am strongly opposed to the plans for the 4-story apartment building that is being proposed for the small corner lot next to the Dollar Market on Route 7.

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