A complex economy: Bellows Falls businesses see varied consequences

In an address to Congress on February 24, President Barack Obama stated, “You don’t need to hear another list of statistics to know our economy is in crisis, because you live it everyday.... Read more »

Northampton Abortion Rights Vigil Is June 3 at 7 p.m.

On June 3 in Northampton there will be a vigil for Dr. George Tiller, an abortion provider who was killed last week. Lisa Unger Baskin is organizing the event. It will be at the First Churches of... Read more »

In NH, Fight Over Sustainable Transport Heats Up

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch said on May 22 he would veto the legislature’s effort to raise gas taxes. The House’s budget includes a 15 cent increase in the gas tax. The tax would raise... Read more »

Goats Go for a Ride

This article includes a short video of goats going for a ride in Dummerston, Vermont, May 22. The farmer in the video is Elizabeth Wood of the New Leaf CSA. Read more »

Cops Shoot, Kill Bear; 100 Attend Meeting on How to Prevent Repeat

There have been numerous reports of bears in people's yard in Dummerston, Vermont over the past few weeks. Dummerston borders Brattleboro. The state police shot a bear in East Dummerston on May... Read more »