Enjoy Vermont’s autumn beauty responsibly: Safety tips for fall hiking
As foliage season progresses, mountain conditions shift rapidly. What begins as an enjoyable afternoon walk can quickly turn hazardous if hikers are unprepared for late-fall conditions. Across the country, rescue teams see a notable spike in call-outs this time of year due to a few common, easily overlooked seasonal hazards.
LETTER: Vote Early rally planned for Oct. 17 in Waterbury
To the Community: Because your voice matters, we will be hosting a Vote Early rally in front of the Waterbury town offices on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Howard Dean: Why I'm supporting Amanda Janoo for governor
What people are asking for right now is simple, even if it's rare: leaders who are honest, who are brave, and who aren't bought and paid for by whoever writes the biggest check. That's why I'm endorsing Amanda Janoo for governor.
Candidate Lisaius: Thoughts on coaching, teamwork and policy-making
The heart of an athletic team is trust under pressure, communication and reliance on complementary skills – and is identical to what we want out of our government and lawmaking.
Op-Ed: A new approach for CVCC, built with our community
Last year, voters in the Central Vermont Career Center School District considered a $149 million bond to build a new, standalone career center.
LETTER: Amanda Janoo’s Tunbridge World’s Fair interview deserves a listen
Please do yourself the favor of listening to this gubernatorial “debate” from the Tunbridge World's Fair. Amanda Janoo, the Democratic candidate for governor, was the only participant because Gov. Phil Scott refused the opportunity to honor the decades-old tradition of WDEV’s live debate broadcast from the fair.
LETTER: Man Without a Plan
Gov. Phil Scott’s strategy of flying below the radar so that the Trump administration doesn’t notice us is not a plan and doesn’t work. The president’s policies affect all of us whether he mentions Vermont or not.
LETTER: Saluting, supporting Harwood’s XC team
To the Community: I recently incurred a spinal injury and needed help stacking my firewood. The Harwood XC Team came to the rescue.
Op-Ed: Vermont should not extend bobcat trapping season
A lobbyist who works for the Vermont Trappers Association petitioned the Fish & Wildlife Board to extend the bobcat trapping season. My first thought: Read the room.
LETTER: Tim Ashe seeks state Auditor role
To the Community: As State Auditor, I will be an independent, objective taxpayer watchdog who follows the facts wherever they lead.
LETTER: Conservation Commission invites property owners to participate in natural resources project
The Waterbury Conservation Commission invites interested landowners to take part in Phase II of the Waterbury Natural Resources Inventory.
Moretown: Your town needs you
Moretown, our small community of 656 households according to the U.S. Census, is governed by volunteers. Among Vermont municipalities, our town is not unique in that regard. Continuing community involvement is vital to keeping our town running and has served our small towns well for more than 250 years.
Circus Smirkus: Listening, learning, leaning into action
As we close down camp, we also ramp up the work of setting ourselves up for success in the years to come. If August is about debriefing and learning, September is about careful planning and how to put those plans into action with attention and care.
LETTER: Gratitude for recent LIFT fundraiser
On August 29, LIFT held its third annual fundraising event at Lawson's Finest Liquids in Waitsfield. It raised over $14,000 to be used to fund scholarships for Harwood Union High School students to travel on school-sponsored international trips.
Op-Ed: Three scenarios for November’s election
I've been asked by several readers whether I still believe that what I wrote over a year ago remains a possibility. Yes, I do, even more so given the never-ending tweets, off-the-cuff statements, and carefully orchestrated distractions from President Trump and the MAGA party leadership.
Op-Ed: Before Voting on Prop 3, Vermonters should know what it really does
This November, Vermonters will vote on Proposal 3 – or “Prop 3” – a constitutional amendment advertised as protecting the right to collectively bargain. What Prop 3 would actually do is far more consequential. It would permanently prohibit Vermont from adopting a right-to-work law for private-sector employees and bar future laws that “interfere with, negate, or diminish” collective bargaining rights.
POEM: Thank you, Dave Morse
After 25 years running Dave’s Community Fitness, founder Dave Morse retired this summer and handed over the reins to gym regular Thomas Jacobs and spouse Bridget. Longtime gym member John Malter penned this tribute to Morse.
LETTER: Try getting to know Amanda Janoo for governor
I don’t know a lot about Amanda Janoo, the Democratic Party’s candidate for governor. But I do know that there’s a better future waiting for Vermont, and it is not being delivered by Phil Scott and his administration.
LETTER: Vermont Conservation Voters launches ‘Don't Data Center Vermont’ campaign
Vermont Conservation Voters has launched a new campaign dubbed “Don't Data Center Vermont,” urging Vermonters to get informed about how to protect Vermont communities from the costs and environmental harm of large-scale data centers.
Letter: Celebrate press freedom and free speech on Constitution Day
Third Act Vermont is planning an exciting community event in observance of United States Constitution Day. The celebration will be Sunday, Sept. 20, 1:30-3 p.m., at the Film House at Main Street Landing on the Burlington waterfront.