The power blackout that struck widely across our region last week and caused thousands of area electricity customers   Full Story

by Sandy Read   Full Story

Friday, Jan. 16, 2009  In Christmases' past, I have written about the colors of Christmas (think red and green and white), the sounds of Christmas (think Jingle Bells and favorite Christmas caroles).   Full Story

To the Editor:

Considering everything at stake, I fully support Doug Racine's decision to request a recount of the Vermont Democratic gubernatorial primary election.   Full Story

For the past few years, I've been privileged to have this paper make some of my thoughts public. In the best tradition of free expression, it has also published dissenting opinions - some directed to me. These opposing views come from a specific segement of the political spectrum that I believe poses very real dangers to our democracy. For that reason, I feel I should address that segment.   Full Story