Dear Editor, In response to Eli Harrington’s letter, “Vermont leaders approach cannabis with healthy skepticism and caution, not naivete,” which appeared in the Dec. 31-Jan 6 edition of The Mountain Times, I note that Mr. Harrington is the founder of […]
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Letter
WSYB Christmas Fund thanks the community
Dear Editor, The WSYB Christmas Fund has been a Christmas tradition for families in the Rutland area for 44 years. For many, it wouldn’t be Christmas without sharing their good fortune and giving a donation to the Christmas Fund. Since […]
Letter
Vermont leaders approach cannabis with healthy skepticism and caution, not naiveté
Dear Editor, I’m a ninth generation Vermonter so while I might be proud, I think history has shown that we’re very capable of governing ourselves, even when our approach is different from those of other states. In response to the […]
Letter
New progress report addresses residents’ goals outlined in 2008
Dear Editor, In 2007, the Killington Growth Initiative (KGI), a community group composed of business leaders, local government and residents, identified key challenges before the town, including a depressed economy, decline in cultural activities, lack of sustainable year-round economy, poor […]
Letter
Climate fraud
Dear Editor, One of the biggest frauds being perpetrated on this country is the attempt by our national leaders and some misguided individuals right here in our own state of “what’s yours is mine” Vermont, is none other than climate […]
Letter
Help “Feed the Freezer” to ensure no one goes hungry in our community
Dear Editor, On Oct.16, 2012, the first homemade meals were made for “Feed the Freezer” and started a project that is now three years old and feeding thousands of people in Rutland County. Feed the Freezer volunteers cook and provide […]
Letter
Southwest Freedom Riders organization dissolves after 15 years
Dear Editor, It is with a heavy heart I report to you that the Southwest Freedom Riders will be dissolving at the end of 2015. It’s been a long, strange, wonderful journey through the last 15 years. We have done […]
Letter
Santa: thank you Boss elves
Dear Editor, Santa would like to thank the elves at Boss Office Works for helping to get all my letters out to the community children this year. I couldn’t have done it without you! Sincerely, Santa Claus
Letter
Vermont needs a carbon tax
Dear Editor, This week world leaders and 200 scientists have decided on a plan to address climate change, the largest problem humankind has ever had to deal with. We Vermonters also are addressing the same social dilemma. It is simple: […]
Op - Ed
Despite hype, legalizing pot will not be a revenue windfall for Vermont
Dear Editor, Vermont, like many states, is dealing with a budget deficit; this year, legislators are grappling with an estimated $40 million shortfall. New sources of revenue are increasingly hard to come by, so the idea of increasing tax revenues […]