Norma Willingham News Today

I feel the need to address the blatant ageism in Darryl Benjamin’s column on the heartbreak of moving to Florida.  I am sorry, but not surprised, to read of the hateful experiences he has had from his neighbors and strangers. His theory that the rage-filled conservatism is because of the number of old people in Florida is spurious at best and hateful and harmful at worst.  I am an old person who happens to live in Vermont. Most of my friends are old people. I would like to remind Mr. Benjami...

BRATTLEBORO—The Neighborhood Schoolhouse, which had announced its permanent closure, will continue operations under the management of a new board of trustees and school administration. Ten short days after the school abruptly closed, its board issued an announcement on Feb. 15, crediting the decision to “the outpouring of support from ...