By Merisa Sherman It was dark as I pulled into the parking lot, but a beautiful glow from the almost full moon lit up the trees that surrounded the lot. The clouds prevented a perfectly clear night, giving the sky […]
Tag: women
Featured, Local News
Ski industry is growth field for women
By Karen D. Lorentz For high school juniors and seniors — and their parents — spring is a time for pondering college and potential careers. For males and females who love snow sports, Vermont has two universities that offer bachelor […]
Letter, Opinion
Vermont’s economy depends on women
By Cary Brown, Meg Smith, Rhoni Basden, Jessica Nordhaus and Aly Richards Editor’s note: Cary Brown is the executive director of the Vermont Commission on Women; Meg Smith is the director of the Vermont Women’s Fund; Rhoni Basden is the […]
Commentary, Opinion
Speaking truth to power
By Matt Krauss Editor’s note: Matt Krauss of Stowe is a happily retired state employee and a former Vermont legislator. Vermont women were denied membership in the exclusive and private Ethan Allen Club until 1990. The welcomed change came about because of very intense public pressure. Women remember the sting of exclusion, and Vermonters have rightfully rejected joining these […]
State News
Vermont Army National Guard is first in nation authorized to recruit women to all units
Women may now join any combat arms unit in the Vermont Army National Guard, following authorization by National Guard Bureau issued April 28. The Vermont Army National Guard is the first in the nation to open all combat arms units […]
Looking Back
The days of trading stamps
In today’s world you can save money by downloading coupons to your phone and save money as you shop. Of course, if you follow my column on a regular basis you know that I don’t do that from my 2003 […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Rickey Gard Diamond talks economy, women, and ways to make change
Thursday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Rickey Gard Diamond to celebrate the launch of her new book, “Screwnomics: How Our Economy Works Against Women and Real Ways to Make Lasting Change.” In “Screwnomics,” Diamond […]
Column
Women and the retirement savings gap
By Kevin Theissen America Saves, a national campaign that promotes savings, notes significant differences in savings between men and women. A survey showed that women displayed a greater interest in savings, but there was no greater savings effort or savings effectiveness compared to […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Home repair course taught by a woman, for women
July 11-Aug. 8—RUTLAND—As part of a comprehensive community revitalization strategy, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont is piloting an educational program aimed at empowering women with the skills and tools (literally) to solve common home maintenance issues. “We Can Fix It: A Home Maintenance […]
Killington Signature Events, Local News
Killington Resort invites women to get dirty for a good cause
Dirty Girl Mud Run partners with Komen New England, an affiliate of Susan G. Komen® Saturday, July 8—KILLINGTON—On July 8, Killington Resort invites women to participate in one of the world’s largest women-only mud runs to raise awareness for breast […]