To the Editor:
In an article in the News & Citizen December 4 edition, Lauren Young, executive director of activities at the Vermont Principals Association (VPA), recently commented on the shortage of referees for high school athletics in Vermont: “As the VPA ramps up their recruitment...
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Letters to the Editor
Zoie Saunders Vermont Secretary of Education
Education transformation in Vermont is not just about property taxes. It is about building and sustaining the best education system in America.
At a moment when nearly every other state is diverting dollars away from public education, Vermont has chosen a different path. Earlier this year...
At a moment when nearly every other state is diverting dollars away from public education, Vermont has chosen a different path. Earlier this year...
To the Editor:
The proposed peace plan to end Russia’s devastating war in Ukraine is a capitulation to Russia, and it rewards an invading hostile country. Furthermore, the resultant plan gives Russia impetus to conduct future warfare to expand further west in Europe.
The plan calls...
The proposed peace plan to end Russia’s devastating war in Ukraine is a capitulation to Russia, and it rewards an invading hostile country. Furthermore, the resultant plan gives Russia impetus to conduct future warfare to expand further west in Europe.
The plan calls...
To the Editor:
The fifth annual Souper Supper was held on Saturday, November 8, at the Dover Town Hall. It was sponsored by the Loose Knit Group, which fundraises to give back to the local community and nonprofit organizations. This event directly supports the Food 4 Kids program—a decade-...
The fifth annual Souper Supper was held on Saturday, November 8, at the Dover Town Hall. It was sponsored by the Loose Knit Group, which fundraises to give back to the local community and nonprofit organizations. This event directly supports the Food 4 Kids program—a decade-...
To the Editor:
On November 7, a fundraiser was held for the benefit of Deerfield Valley Rescue to support our new ambulance fund. We would like to thank Ilene Winters, who came up with the idea, and coordinated the entire event. Thanks also goes to Valley Craft Ales who graciously hosted...
On November 7, a fundraiser was held for the benefit of Deerfield Valley Rescue to support our new ambulance fund. We would like to thank Ilene Winters, who came up with the idea, and coordinated the entire event. Thanks also goes to Valley Craft Ales who graciously hosted...
To the Editor:
As a longtime member of the board of directors of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), I continue to be impressed with the many ways VSAC can help high school graduates receive the financial and informational resources they need to continue their education. One...
As a longtime member of the board of directors of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), I continue to be impressed with the many ways VSAC can help high school graduates receive the financial and informational resources they need to continue their education. One...
To the Editor:
The MOOver was very well fed! The success of the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry’s Feed the MOOver event is reflected in the well-stocked shelves at the food pantry. Our thanks to Shaw’s and Coca-Cola for sponsoring the event, and Mary and Randy Schoonmaker for supplying a...
The MOOver was very well fed! The success of the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry’s Feed the MOOver event is reflected in the well-stocked shelves at the food pantry. Our thanks to Shaw’s and Coca-Cola for sponsoring the event, and Mary and Randy Schoonmaker for supplying a...
To the Editor:
On behalf of the 2025 boys JV and varsity soccer teams, we wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Johnny and Kit Cleanthes at the Haystack Golf Club for hosting our awards night on Friday, November 14.
The evening was a chance to thank the many people who supported...
On behalf of the 2025 boys JV and varsity soccer teams, we wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Johnny and Kit Cleanthes at the Haystack Golf Club for hosting our awards night on Friday, November 14.
The evening was a chance to thank the many people who supported...
To the Editor:
Our senators, Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders, and our representative, Becca Balint, have been in the forefront of the awakening of Democratic senators and congresspeople to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. In July, Bernie and Peter cosponsored Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (...
Our senators, Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders, and our representative, Becca Balint, have been in the forefront of the awakening of Democratic senators and congresspeople to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. In July, Bernie and Peter cosponsored Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (...
To the Editor:
I would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, and their thoughts at the passing of my mother-in-law, Lilla Hall. She was a wonderful and generous person. I will miss her and all her stories. Lilla lived quite a life. Lilla had many stories of her farm life and her...
I would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, and their thoughts at the passing of my mother-in-law, Lilla Hall. She was a wonderful and generous person. I will miss her and all her stories. Lilla lived quite a life. Lilla had many stories of her farm life and her...
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