Ways of Seeing: Raise your voice at the ballot box

“Every decision about leadership counts.”

Primary contests decided Tuesday

Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.

By the Way: August 6, 2026

All the info you need to vote is online at the Vermont Voter Portal: vote.vermont.gov.

Lincoln News: Voting location has changed

All in-person voters will cast their ballots at the Lincoln Town Office rather than the town’s traditional polling location.

Lincoln News

If the new weekly times do not fit your schedule, contact the library.

Opinion: You don’t need a weatherman

Dylan’s lyrics remind listeners that you don’t need an expert or specialist to reveal the obvious.

Community forum: Read the Constitution, presidents don’t control elections

Reports that President Trump is preparing a sweeping executive order to seize federal control over American elections are not only alarming, they are also dangerous.

Vt. secretary of state launches new voting accessibility task force

The task force will identify and remove barriers that can prevent eligible voters from participating in elections.

Letter to the editor: Congressional voting bill would suppress turnout

Under current U.S. law, it is illegal for non-citizens to register and vote in federal or state elections. Additionally, we have robust processes to ensure that only eligible voters are casting ballots.

Letter to the editor: Student letter was inspiring

We need some more Ramonas in the world for a brighter, healthier and more just world.

Letter to the editor: Common sense and cutting taxes are not synonymous

Who could argue with ‘common sense’ when it comes to a state legislator, but does that necessarily mean they have to cut taxes?

Bixby holds voter registration drive

Bixby Library will join a coalition of thousands of organizations across the country to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bennington invites citizens to online democracy class

As democracy faces unprecedented challenges, Bennington College will launch “Saving Democracy Together,” an innovative online course open to the public that aims to reconnect current political realities with America’s founding ideals

A guide to the 2024 primary election

Vermont’s Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Make sure you are registered, and then cast a ballot for the candidates you wish to advance to the Nov. 5 General Election. Here are our Q&As with the candidates.

Letter to the editor: It’s time to lower the voting age to 16

I am a grandmother and concerned about the future of democracy for the benefit of my grandchildren and others. I believe we need to lower the voting age to 16.

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