opinion
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Letter to the Editor: Voting for ANWSD school budget shows interest in our future
“This year’s budget is being decided during a time of intense statewide conversations regarding the direction of education in Vermont.”
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Letter to the Editor: For schools, lawmakers must address punishing debt and healthcare costs
“Districts cannot be penalized for fixing roofs, replacing boilers, or keeping children safe.”
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Letter to the Editor: Boyce has the skills to help Middlebury
“I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Danielle Boyce for Middlebury selectboard.”
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Letter to the Editor: Dan Brown gets the work done
“Please join me in voting for Dan Brown for [Middlebury] Selectboard on March 3.”
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Flynn in Weybridge
“Let’s keep Kelly Flynn on the selectboard. Weybridge needs her style of collaboration and her capacity to research, present and plan effectively.”
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Legislative Report: Senator tries to represent Vt.’s best interest
“I vote based on my conscience and the needs of my constituents — not my party.”
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Sen. Heffernan’s justification for SR21 vote is concerning
“Facts are a necessary part of due process, but SR21 is not about due process. Due process … requires the government to follow fair, established legal procedures before…
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Ways of Seeing: Step up for your community
Laurie Cox reflects on 40 years of public service on the Ripton selectboard.
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Legislative Report: Vt. Senate busy with Supreme Court, solar & more
“This week, the Senate passed two important bills to protect residents from federal actions in Vermont.”
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Editorial: Jesse Jackson, a true giant
“Jackson often spoke of the power of unity and of bringing the American people together to overcome the nation’s biggest problems.”
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Legislative Report: Disagreements happen, but we must remain civil
“I remain committed to open dialogue, to listening, and to serving every constituent — whether we agree or not — with respect and integrity.”
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Editorial: Vote yes on Bristol’s Local Option Tax
“[A local option tax] can help Bristol residents afford improvements to the town that property taxes alone can’t accommodate.”
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Letter to the Editor: It’s time to stand up for our neighbors
“State Senator Steve Heffernan’s defense of his vote on SR21 shows his fundamental misunderstanding of our current moment.”
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Letter to the Editor: Service to the town should be honored
“Please consider Danielle Boyce for Middlebury selectboard.”
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Letter to the Editor: Know what your bank does with your money
“Citizens Bank has long financed private prison and detention facilities.”
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Letter to the Editor: Rep. North treats life-saving vaccines like a 2005 Ford Taurus
“In his official explanation in the House Journal, he compared life-saving medical care to buying a used car off a lot.”