Letters to the Editor

To the Editor:
In April 2024, Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources took a vital step toward protecting inland lakes from the harm caused by wakeboats and wakesports. Changes to the Use of Public Waters rules included critical operating limits, such as minimum depths and distance from...
To the Editor:
I am Meredith Block and I’m running to be a member of the RVUSD school board, responsible for Dover and Wardsboro schools.  I’m running to defend school choice and fight for local control of our schools while enacting responsible budgets, growing our student performance, and...
To the Editor:
With the election a few days away, I’d like to ask you to vote and share some closing thoughts as I work to earn your vote.
I am running because I believe in the power of public education and I want every current and future student and family in our district to feel...
To the Editor:
St. Mary’s in the Mountains believes in supporting our local businesses. This past Sunday we had a glorious Easter service and brunch. Special thanks to Heather’s Flowers in Dover for the wonderful array of spring and Easter flowers which adorned the altar area.  
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To the Editor,
I am writing to express my thanks to the Vermont congressional delegation for their continued support for our environment. All three have high scores on the recently released League of Conservation Voters’ 2024 National Environmental Scorecard. The Vermont federal delegation...
To the Editor:
The Trump-Musk rampage through our government has a historical precedent: the military concept of blitzkrieg.  Employed by Nazi Germany, it uses surprise and speed combined with superior force to psychologically shock your enemy.  The shocked enemy is unable to respond in...
To the Editor:
 I read an article in The Deerfield Valley News about the gentlemen (Mr. Eric Silverstein) who wants to tear down the Heritage Block buildings and then create a four story monstrosity (for housing) using modern housing design. In addition, his permit application is to tear...
To the Editor,
A considerable amount of attention and work this legislative session has been devoted to Vermont’s PK-12 public education system and how it is funded. This is important work: 30% of Vermont state spending is devoted to our most precious resource, 83,000 children.
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To the Editor,
The Deerfield Valley Lions Club would like to thank the many businesses that contributed a much anticipated prize for our recent bingo event held in Jacksonville.  We had a very successful night and are fortunate for the generosity of those businesses from Jacksonville,...
To the Editor:
I would like to thank the Seasons homeowners for a lovely farewell party.  The evening was truly first class.  
For 36 years I’ve been at Seasons SportsCenter. For me it’s been a true community, a place of friendship and family and so many cherished memories. 
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