The bloated Pentagon budget passed again By U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders Editor’s note: On Wednesday, July 26, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate explaining why he was voting ‘no’ on the $886 billion defense […]
Category: Letter
Letter
Health effects of climate change are showing up at the hospital
By Dr. Dan Barkhuff Editor’s note: Dr. Dan Barkfull is an emergency department physician at UVM Medical Center. After years of Covid, I’d gotten used to the respiratory complaints. At the height of it, it felt like every patient […]
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Recent weather events underscore global warming
Dear Editor, As we once again start prioritizing repairs to major infrastructure damaged by severe flooding, pumping water out of our basements and begin searching our state, town and personal budgets for the needed funds, there is a question […]
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U.S. should help negotiate cease-fire in Ukraine
Dear Editor, Editor’s note: This letter was originally sent to Vermont’s two U.S. senators: Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders. I am moved to write to you since I am a Quaker. I have a request for both of you. […]
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RIP to my dog, my best friend, Buddy Hacker
Dear Editor, It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the passing of my best friend, Buddy on July 10, 2023. If you ever skied out of the Rock Star parking lot at Killington, you probably […]
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While we disagree, Haff is not a bully
Dear Editor, I had lunch with Jim Haff last week at the senior lunch (yes I am old enough to go, LOL). At the lunch Jim Haff said he was not a bully and did not appreciate that he […]
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Killington strong
Dear Editor, With all the flood devastation during the past week and a half, the true spirit of Killington came through with area businesses and organizations stepping up to help get the town and roads back in business. The […]
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Volunteer of the year award: many deserve the credit
Dear Editor, It really does take a lot more than just one person to make things happening. I just happen to be in a position where I listen to the community and when I can be of help, I […]
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Thanks for donating blood
Dear Editor, Despite the storm, Pete Giancola Gift-of-Life Mini Marathon on Tuesday, July 12 turned out to be quite amazing! Thanks to the Red Cross staff, volunteers, and the many, many people who turned out despite the challenges, we […]
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The ‘Bypass Scott’ strategy in action
By John McClaughry Editor’s note: John McClaughry is the vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute, a conservate-leaning think tank focused on free-market solutions. The Legislature’s enactment of the Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act is another troubling example […]