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PUTNEY-What began as a quiet public notice and a series of poorly attended public meetings about a new ordinance to charge residents and visitors for fire and emergency services could end with the ...

BRATTLEBORO-Vermont Independent Media (VIM), publisher of The Commons, has purchased The Deerfield Valley News, a loved and respected weekly that has been serving the Deerfield Valley community for ...

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 — Issue 822 BRATTLEBORO-When the Vermont Legislature adjourned on June 16, it had run more than a month longer than expected. The reason was the controversial and complex reform ...

HALIFAX-The Halifax Union Society will begin its 134th year of interdenominational worship in a service led by the Rev. Bert Marshall on Sunday, July 13, at 5 p.m. Marshall is the first of three guest ...

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 — Issue 822 PUTNEY-On Friday, July 11, Yellow Barn opens the doors for its 56th Summer Music Festival. More than 70 musicians representing 17 countries will travel to Putney for ...

GUILFORD-A term often used regarding a military action is "collateral damage." This term masks the cold, hard truth of killing the innocent and destroying an environment. Honest reporting would entail ...

BRATTLEBORO-Analysis of Brattleboro's Charter Revision Survey reveals growing dissatisfaction with the current Representative Town Meeting (RTM) system. In Districts 7, 8, and 9, significant ...

BRATTLEBORO-What a depressing time to celebrate Independence Day, as No. 47 and his obedient and manipulated Republicans agreed to strip away support and sustenance for the less fortunate here with ...

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 — Issue 822 DUMMERSTON-In the wake of cuts to education and the Horrendously Cruel Bill, Trump's enemies list: ...