Beavers slain after bureaucrat feared blocked culvert

BY LINDA DUXBURY ON NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT )

The demise of the semiaquatic rodents and the damage to their dam is the result of an onsite visit from a representative from Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission, an entity which advises Vermont towns on land management.
 

Schools to quiz students, parents about Thanksgiving travel

BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ( 1 COMMENT )

The Monday after Thanksgiving, Vermont school staff under direction from the Agency of Education will be asking students and parents if they traveled to other households for Thanksgiving dinner. If they answer yes, they will be required to go to remote learning for 14 days.

Governor Scott, please come to our home for Thanksgiving

COMMENTARY BY BOB ORLECK ON NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ( 1 COMMENT )

While he would have to violate his man-made rule, I invite him and his family to our humble house to give thanks that we still are a free nation with unalienable rights that neither he nor any other misguided despotic leader can unconstitutionally take away.

Split the Ticket Fund delivers holiday warmth

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT )

Many Vermonters in need will receive a surprise gift of warmth this winter thanks to the Split the Ticket Fund. While thousands of Vermont families receive fuel assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, there are many Vermonters that don’t qualify but still need help. These families can receive donations of heating oil, propane, or kerosene from the Split the Ticket Fund, a Vermont based 501c3 non-profit organization.