To the Editor,
In November the Trump campaign and the Vermont Republican Party announced a partnership they labeled the Vermont Trump Victory Team. The announcement touted supposed Trump accomplishments, including, oddly, “controlling health care costs,” and announced a goal of “electing...
To the Editor,
Historically, the Republican Party had an ideology: It was a staunch supporter of laissez faire capitalism, opposing any government interference into, or control of, the private sector. Whatever you think of this, it was at least a political stance that no longer seems to...
To the Editor,
Early voting has started and it is time for us to think seriously about the August 11 primary. There are a number of contested primaries but I will focus on the lt. governor’s race. I am voting for Tim Ashe in the primary and I will give you my reasons, hoping that they...
To the Editor,
Happenstance can allow one to be in the right place at the right time. Maybe you narrowly avert danger by standing in one location over another, or your seat number gets picked to upgrade to the VIP booth, either way you are considered lucky.
I am supporting Molly...
To the Editor,
As the era of Marlboro College appears to be ending, we’re frustrated at the many missteps along with way. Let’s not forget that there were options. Previous senior administrator of the college, dedicated alumnus, and eighth president of Vermont’s Sterling College, Will...
To the Editor,
The Deerfield Valley Rotary Club ran a very successful fundraiser on July 18: the first Garden and Live Music Tour, which sold out prior to the event.
There were seven homeowners who graciously opened their gardens for the tour. Ten musicians played live across those...
To the Editor,
I am an alumnus of Marlboro College, class 1982, and feel very strongly about not closing down the college. Instead, Marlboro College should sustain the original intent of the founding members and continue its great mission, providing a well-rounded education and opportunity...
To the Editor,
It was 1965. Dad and Mom took their four kids to Mississippi for the march for voter registration. Daddy told me that if we got separated, to know that “remember when you learned in school that the policemen are your friends? Well, forget it.” That was so true there. Mom was...
To the Editor,
Saying thank you certainly isn’t sufficient to all the people who have encouraged our family in so many ways during this difficult time in which our youngest daughter was attacked in Virginia at an open house event.
It is so hard to believe the evil that is in some...
To the Editor,
I am a Canadian, who back in l977 enrolled in graduate school in Vermont and a few years later became director of admissions at Marlboro College.
My family and I left Vermont in l989; however, as the decades have passed, I have come to more and more deeply appreciate...