By Ken Cadow Editor’s note: Ken Cadow of Norwich is co-principal of Oxbow High School in Bradford, a board member of Green Mountain Economic Development Corp., and author of a book, “Gather,” that’s coming out in October. When I […]
Category: Opinion
Reducing isolation through social dance
Dear Editor, Even before the pandemic Americans were starting to fall away from connecting with their neighbors. According to the Pew Research Center, social events among neighbors were starting to become relatively rare. “Among Americans who know at least […]
Many to thank for the successful completion of Kids’ Kingdom
Dear Editor, In 2019, after an extensive state inspection, Killington Elementary School was faced with the looming reality of a deteriorating Kids’ Kingdom in need of replacement. In the spring of 2021, Parents and Educators Aligned for Killington Students […]
Chronic underfunding of Vermont 211 shortchanged Vermonters when they needed help most
Editor’s note: The following is a joint statement from the leaders of Vermont’s local United Ways, which each contribute funding to Vermont 211. State officials repeatedly urged Vermonters to call 211 to report damages and get connected to […]
Was Ben Franklin right? Will we end in despotism?
By Jeffrey Reel Editor’s note: Jeffrey Reel is a resident of Hartland. Critical thinking has been described as an ability to question; to acknowledge and test previously held assumptions; to examine, interpret, evaluate, reason and reflect; to make informed […]
August is itchy pet awareness month
Dear Editor, August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month. Itching is a very common problem in pets and can drastically affect their quality of life. Itchy pets are one of the top reasons that people seek medical care for their […]
The big question about our healthcare system
Dear Editor, Blue Cross’s Vermont Health Connect premiums have risen by over 90 percent during the last nine years. This year Blue Cross and MVP are asking for double digit increases. Is this sustainable? In reviewing a book […]
Nature is the solution to our flooding crisis
By Tom Rogers Editors note: Tom Rogers, of Stowe, works for The Nature Conservancy in Vermont. Vermont’s increasingly destructive flooding disasters are happening because our rivers are doing exactly what we have spent more than 200 years intentionally designing […]
We need change from Trump
Dear Editor After two and a half years of investigation, it has been confirmed that Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has been indicted. This development comes as a relief to many who have witnessed the […]
Town needs process for handling employee issues
Dear Editor, Let me start by saying that the only “facts” I have on the recent issues with Killington Fire & Rescue are from what I’ve read in the Mountain Times, so what has been reported is all that […]