Letter to the editor: More sense, less use of resources

Ah, spring weather, open the windows and doors, It’s 50 degrees out there.

I would like everyone who believes in whatever or whoever they may or may not believe in, whether it be Allah, Jesus, El Shaddai, Great Spirit, Shiva, a table, a rock, a potato, their Higher Power, the Sun, the Universe, whatever, an Angel, or nothing at … (read more)

There is much information about the beginning of Arbor Day, and if interested it is easy to look up on the internet. Arbor Day is observed here in Vermont on the first Friday of May and for this year, the date is May 6.

As Memorial Day approaches it is a time to reflect upon what we are called to remember.

In a recent editorial, Angelo Lynn too simply dismisses the challenges in our schools, saying “the pandemic has upset the apple cart” and that it is “no one’s fault.”

When Donald Trump was in office, he and Mitch McConnell made three lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court. McConnell went so far as to defy Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s dying wish — that the next president appoint her replacement — by packing the Court with … (read more)

On Wednesday we attended a Vigil for Reproductive Justice held on the town green. It was organized by pastors Andy Nagy-Benson and Elizabeth Gleich of the Congregational Church, UCC. Pastor Elizabeth led the event, and she was joined by Emily Joselson and … (read more)

As an environmentalist, nonprofit professional and expecting mother, I feel that Molly is best qualified to get to work tackling my top policy priorities.

Can you believe today’s teenagers? What will they do next? Just turn on the news or read the papers and you get reports of mischief and mayhem, disrespect and disaster. Where are those teens who care about their community, who show some respect and respon … (read more)

An article crossed my news feed today reporting on the latest divisive political buzzword — “grooming.”

Starksboro, please vote yes on May 10 to save Robinson Elementary School.

I write in response to Kris Diehl’s letter in your April 21 issue. He raises a good point.

I would like to say “Thank You” and “I appreciate you” to My Good Friday Angel who filled my gas tank on Friday the 15th in Hinesburg. You know who you are.

I don’t know whether to ride/ my mower or push my snow-blower./ Given what April brings to us.

Years ago, when large-scale hydropower generated by Hydro-Quebec was classified as carbon-free renewable energy by Green Mountain Power, I had these same concerns that this classification was disingenuous.