Notes from the Desk: Best Summer Ever, Right in My ‘Backyard’
By JAMES FINN
February 14, 2019
Filed under Opinion
I see the main force keeping students from spending summer here as a failure on our (students’) part to realize what this county has to offer.
With Easy Voter Access, Students Opted to Vote Local
By SARAH ASCH
November 29, 2018
Filed under News
Midterm elections historically see far lower turnout than presidential elections, especially among college students. But this year’s midterms, at least in Middlebury, represented a deviation from that trend: 67 more students cast their votes in the town of Middlebury this midterm election than during the 2016 presidential election, a 30 percent increase.
Hallquist Presents Progressive Vision for State’s Future
November 1, 2018
Filed under Election 2018, Local
Christine Hallquist has managed balancing a progressive, local political agenda whilst balancing international media attention. We sat down with her to figure how how she does it.
Incumbent Scott, Favored to Win, Says Stay the Course
November 1, 2018
Filed under Election 2018, Local
Gov. Scott, one of the most favored Republican governors in the nation, is finding himself confronted with Hallquist's progressive agenda. We met with him in Middlebury for an interview.
Local Elections are in Your Hands
November 1, 2018
Filed under Election 2018, Opinion
If you’re not paying attention to what’s going on in our state and local races, now’s the time. Because your vote may very well be the deciding factor in an election.
This Year, Voting Isn’t Enough
November 1, 2018
Filed under Election 2018, Opinion
We are members of those communities. We can vote here, we can volunteer here and we can make a difference here.
Reporting on 15 Elections: How Time Flies
By JOHN FLOWERS
November 1, 2018
Filed under Election 2018, Opinion
It doesn’t seem possible, but I’ve covered 15 election cycles in Vermont.
Young People: You Should Care, Too
November 1, 2018
Filed under Election 2018, Opinion
It is clear that youth engagement in government and politics is more important than ever.
Why I voted for Christine Hallquist for Governor
By CLAIRE AYER
November 1, 2018
Filed under Election 2018, Opinion
I voted for Christine Hallquist last week based on 16 years of experience working in the statehouse.
Enrollment in VT Colleges on the Decline
By ARIADNE WILL
October 4, 2018
Filed under Local
Downward trend in Vermont college enrollment.
Cartoonist Wins MacArthur Genius Grant
October 1, 2014
Filed under Local
This September the MacArthur Foundation granted Vermont cartoonist Alison Bechdel a MacArthur “Genius” Award. Bechdel lives in Bolton, Vermont and is known for her poignant portrayal of family relationships, as well as the lesbian community. She is the second graphic novelist to win the grant. A...
Abortion Bill Proposed
By Harry Cramer
January 15, 2014
Filed under Local
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Vermont legislators proposed a new bill to formally decriminalize abortion statewide. The bill, S 315, was proposed by Senators Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden), Christopher Bray (D-Addison), Sally Fox (D-Chittenden), Virginia Lyons (D-Chittenden), Dick McCormack (D-Windsor), and David Zuckerma...
