Vermont Racial Justice Alliance releases its legislative priority list for 2021 The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance (VRJA) announced its top legislative priorities for 2021 last week, expressing deep concern surrounding the unprecedented impact of Covid-19 and systemic racism on Black American descendants of slavery (ADOS). The Racial Justice Alliance is calling on the Vermont Legislature…

By Merisa Sherman We were lost. Well, not quite. I guess it would depend on your definition of lost. If it meant that we had no specific idea where we were or that we weren’t exactly where we thought we would be, then I guess you could say we were lost. But then again, if…

By Dom Cioffi I saw an individual driving on the interstate the other day with a certain representation of the male anatomy hanging from the ball mount on their truck. As is the case in these moments, my curiosity got the best of me, so I sped up to get a look at the driver.…

By Gary Salmon It’s February, a tree’s dormant season between leaf fall, starch storage in the roots, and sugaring season. A time perhaps to dream of green days ahead, to read a good book, or otherwise shorten our dormant season. This line of thought brought me to ship building and the long history of wooden…

By Kevin Theissen Around the world, Covid helped make 2020 one of the most challenging years ever for dentists. The Dental Tribune reported most dental offices around the world closed their doors in March. While most eventually reopened, the impact on dental practices and suppliers was significant. Many adopted cost-cutting measures. The Tooth Fairy did…

By Susan Shea A woodpecker frequently visits our feeder, alighting on the wooden supporting post and hopping up the post to the suet. Its medium size and striking markings – black wings spotted with white, a large white patch on the back, and a red spot on the back of the head – identify the…

By Cassandra Tyndall The astrology of February is quite unique. With a total of six of the seven visible planets all congregating in the sign of Aquarius, there will be one area of life where you’ll be exerting a great deal of mental energy. Take note of the direction of the thoughts that occupy your…

Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—Some of the most memorable dramatic writing is in the form of the soliloquy, or monologue. Characters reveal their most urgent thoughts, feelings and dilemmas, and often unknowingly reveal more about themselves than they intend. And what will we be thinking and feeling 10, 20, or 30 years from now?…

Attorney General T.J. Donovan wants to hear from young Vermonters about their thoughts on the environment. For the first time ever, the Attorney General’s Office is holding an Earth Day Essay Challenge and asking 5th and 6th graders all around Vermont to submit essays on the environment. “Young Vermonters are in touch with our environment,” said Attorney…

Late winter in Vermont can feel a little long, but the Fish & Wildlife Dept. is here to help with great opportunities that are not only fun, but also educational. Education Manager Ali Thomas says the department has something for everyone: “Whether you are inclined to snuggle up by a warm fire, or pile on…

Reminds us that not all heroes wear capes Feb. 4-7—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s 11th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series features “The Fight,” an inspiring, emotional look at four pivotal cases taken by the American Civil Liberties Union and the lawyers on the front lines. Directors Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, and Eli Despres capture the rollercoaster ride of…

Hometown Heroes is a project in Fair Haven founded by Emily Stockwell in support of veterans locally and around the state. Stockwell is the daughter of a notable World War II veteran of Fair Haven, the late Bernard Stockwell. Bernard “Bun” Stockwell was born on March 30, 1923, in Fair Haven where he also graduated…

Vermont’s spring snow goose hunt will be held from March 11 through April 23 Since 2009, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has annually issued a “Conservation Order” to allow the reduction of the population of migrating greater and lesser snow geese as well as Ross’s geese.  The numbers of these geese have grown so…

RUTLAND— Send messages of love and reach over 20,000 homes! Rutland Region Community Television (PEGTV) invites the public to submit non-commercial Valentine’s Day greeting for broadcast on PEGTV throughout Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s a great way to reach your loved ones, friends, and neighbors while participating in a spreading kindness. Organizations, businesses, and individuals within Rutland…

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont), will begin the new year by educating and offering support to those with family members that live with mental illness. In addition to helping with the everyday challenges that might be expected to the friends and family of those living with mental illness, the classes…