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This commentary is by Alison Despathy of Danville.

Recently my homeschool civics class spent the day at the Statehouse. We prepped well. In class, we talked about political parties, the supermajority, constitutional republic versus democracy, inalienable rights, the Declaration of Independence, limited government, propaganda, the importance of bravery and integrity, and the significance of debate

Tammy Zullo Delehanty works at Rutland’s Sandwich Shoppe in 2012. Courtesy photo

Tammy Zullo Delehanty works at Rutland’s Sandwich Shoppe in 2012. Courtesy photo

Tammy Zullo Delehanty works at Rutland’s Sandwich Shoppe in 2012. Courtesy photo

RUTLAND — In James Carse’s 1994 book “Breakfast at the Victory,” the religion professor describes how his daily ritual

This commentary is by Doug Racine of Richmond. He has served Vermont as lieutenant governor, secretary of the Agency of Human Services, state senator and a school board member.

Alarm bells are ringing across Vermont as anticipated property tax increases have led to more than two dozen school budget defeats, with more likely to come. 

Zoie Saunders will become Vermont’s new secretary of education on April 15, 2024. Photo by Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger

Zoie Saunders will become Vermont’s new secretary of education on April 15, 2024. Photo by Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger

Zoie Saunders will become Vermont’s new secretary of education on April 15, 2024. Photo by Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger

Gov. Phil Scott on

If you’re planning on college or training after high school, this year’s FAFSA overhaul has reminded many of us that waiting can be frustrating. 

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) updated their student financial aid (FAFSA) forms for the first time since Ronald Reagan was President. The rollout has not

This commentary is by Sarah George, elected state’s attorney in Chittenden County; Eric Gonzalez, elected district attorney in Brooklyn; and Miriam Aroni Krinsky, executive director of the Fair and Just Prosecution organization.

Overdose deaths in the United States have risen nearly 540% since 1999, a heartbreaking public health crisis that continues unabated. 

We urgently need

Born Dec. 23, 1935

Montreal, Canada

Died Feb. 22, 2024

Hinesburg, Vermont

Details of services

A Memorial Mass and celebration will be planned for late Spring. Donations in her memory may be made to the Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation (Chicago,IL) and the Vermont Forest Cemetery (Roxbury,VT).

Irena Holubowsky Case swooped away from this world hand-in-hand