Afghan refugees

Members of the community welcome new Afghan neighbors.

Lions, volunteers need help assisting Afghan refugees

DEERFIELD VALLEY - For more than 20 years the US military relied on allies in Afghanistan for support services. But when the Americans left Afghanistan, local allies found themselves targeted for violence by the Taliban. Recognizing its responsibility for their safety, the US government organized...

Refugees may be resettled in Whitingham as early as next week

WHITINGHAM - At their regular meeting Wednesday, the Whitingham Selectboard met with Karen Hein, of the Deerfield Valley New Neighbors Project, to learn more about the Afghan refugee resettlement project in the town.
The agenda item was proposed by board member James Weber. He anticipated...

A screen shot of video attendees at Friday’s resettlement meeting. Lauren Harkawik

Planning starts to welcome Afghan refugees

BRATTLEBORO - On Friday, September 24, community leaders, state officials, and members of the public met to discuss Afghan evacuees and refugees who will arrive in Brattleboro in the coming months.
Earlier in the month, it was announced that the Ethiopian Community Development Council (...