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Read Issue #821 of the Commons newspaper, published on June 25, 2025. Brattleboro's award winning, independent, nonprofit source of news and views.
MacLean Gander is retired from a long career as a professor and administrator at Landmark College. A former member of the board of directors of Vermont Independent Media, he was a longtime volunteer ...
WESTMINSTER-After completing its 25th school year of operation, The Compass School recently and abruptly announced that it will be permanently closing. Though it had planned on operating for at least ...
WALPOLE, N.H.-Along with more advanced workshops, award-winning author Pam Bernard will offer a special workshop for new writers this summer. This is a great opportunity to dive in for those who have ...
Emily Carris Duncan (ecarrisduncan.com) represents the Windham-6 district (Wilmington, Whitingham, and Halifax) in the Vermont House of Representatives. WHITINGHAM-Like many folks, I've been taking in ...
BELLOWS FALLS-The Rockingham Free Public Library announces the launch of its annual summer reading program, inviting readers of all ages to dive into a season of discovery, creativity, community, ...
BELLOWS FALLS-Canal Street Art Gallery, 23 Canal St., presents "Art as a Way of Life," an exhibit by Clare Adams and Alice Cheney, now on display through Aug. 10. This show honors the two artists' ...
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 — Issue 775 BRATTLEBORO-The members of the band Deadgrass - a group of seasoned musical pros exploring the life works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him ...
GUILFORD-Pride began with rebellion. Kopkind Colony, the living memorial to the late radical journalist Andrew Kopkind, honors both as it begins its summer season of activities. First up is CineSlam, ...
BELLOWS FALLS-On Friday, June 27, from noon to 6 p.m., the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont (APSVT) will participate in the nation's largest coordinated National HIV Testing Day event by offering free ...
Rebels came close in championship quest • In the pressure-packed setting of a state championship game, it helps if you've been there before. The seniors on the 18-1 West Rutland Golden Horde softball ...