By Marguerite Jill Dye “What should I write my column about?” I asked my friends at our dining room table. Between bites of turkey and mashed potatoes, they offered ideas, one after the other. “Gratitude,” newspaper reporter Francesca said. “It’s the season to remember how blessed we are.” “We’ve entered the holiday season when many…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— On Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Glenn Stout for a talk on his new book, “The Pats,” the first book to tell the complete story of the New England Patriots, featuring thorough research, archival photos, and essays from notable authors, journalists, and local celebrities. The New…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND— RSVP Operation Dolls and More Project will hold its annual open house on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Trinity Church. The project is volunteer driven and serves over 55 non-profit organizations. Items provided, such as dolls, toys, warm items, crafts, games, and wooden creations will find appropriate homes for children all…

Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OCF) is proud to present the film screening of “ Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope,” at the Town Hall Theater in Woodstock, on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. “Resilience” chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who…

By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Cancer Moon, in the aftermath of the annual Thanksgiving rituals, and the late-November, Black Friday, ‘Greed-athon’. As we blindly go through the motions that are automatically fed by the traditional patterns that seem to keep everything…

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By Polly Mikula The Killington Cup held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24-25, drew record crowds both Saturday for the Giant Slalom and Sunday for the Slalom races. On Saturday, sun and near-perfect snow on Superstar make for a very enjoyable and competitive race. A crowd of 18,500 cheered on the racers – especially Vermont-school Mikaela…

By Dom Cioffi Thanksgiving has transformed itself over the last several decades. No longer a one-day, solely American holiday, the Thanksgiving “festivities” now span from Wednesday, through the weekend, and into Monday. First of all, it’s become customary to throw major parties on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. These parties grew out of the number…

Dear Editor, A very special thank you to everyone for all the cards, prayers and love for an amazing man – Ned Dyer. We will be looking forward to a celebration of life in May at Green Mountain National Golf Course. With love, Carol Daniels, Jackie Dyer, Lois McDonough, and Susan Allard

Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing the opinions of Vermont physicians in your recent Nov. 7 issue. Vermont Society represents the majority of Vermont doctors and healthcare providers who recognize the harmful effects of cannabis inhalation or ingestion individually and collectively for public health and individual well-being. I personally found attorney Steuben’s comments concerning and…

Dear Editor, While President Trump is pardoning two turkeys for Thanksgiving, everyone of us can exercise that same presidential power by choosing a non-violent Thanksgiving observance. Here are some good reasons: You can brag about pardoning a turkey – like Trump (or not). You will stay awake for your entire favorite football game. Your sensible…

By Cameron Russell I met Christine Hallquist for the first time on Feb. 10, 2018, just over nine months ago. I grew up in Vermont, graduated from UVM, and left the state for a while after college. After returning home, I was involved with political work in Vermont during the 2014 and 2016 cycles. Most…

By Angelo Lynn A generation or so ago, the American Dream was writ large in our cultural DNA. Symbolically, the dream came to mean owning an adequate house, having a family, a car and a job to pay for it all. In the 1950s-60s-70s, that seemed to be possible for a majority of Americans. The…

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