I wanted to communicate my delight and appreciation for featuring me as a “Notable Neighbor” in both The Citizen and the Shelburne News. It is truly an honor to have been represented so beautifully in the paper(s). The article came out at the same time that I learned that my beloved aunt had become a… Read More »
I am writing in response to Lisa Jablow’s disapproval of hunting coyotes for prizes (“Against hunting coyotes for prizes,” The Citizen, Jan. 4). First of all, I agree with Ms. Jablow’s aversion to the insensitive portrayals of hunting so often found on social media. That said, I think we really do have a serious problem… Read More »
As a graduate of Shelburne Community School and Champlain Valley Union High School, I am grateful for the special community I call home. I now live in Boston and have begun a career as a registered nurse. I’m currently working on a project that is incredibly important to me, and appreciate greatly the opportunity to… Read More »
Thank you to Kayla Collier for her article “New England Co-op buys Shelburne Market, sister stores” in the Dec. 21 issue of The Citizen. The five stores Mike Comeau is selling to the co-op, Associated Grocers of New England, “not only serve the needs of local communities, but also offer a character and products unique… Read More »
For years farmers have been punished by low milk prices. That hurts everyone because farmers are central to Vermont’s economy and our way of life. We need local food. We need our lands in production. In other words, we need farmers to earn a fair price for milk. It’s also essential to recognize conventional dairy… Read More »
An open letter to the friends of the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival: The festival is now in its 23rd year. Our festival has had a great run since 1995 and has grown to include a wide variety of mostly free events, showcasing the best of Irish and Irish-American culture over the years. We would love… Read More »
It does not require a very deep dive on social media to find gleeful “attaboys” and detailed sharing of body counts and bloodlust, all directed at coyotes. Now we learn of yet another statewide killing contest that has been scheduled for the entire month of February and hosted by a retailer and gun club in Windham… Read More »
New Year’s resolutions are on everyone’s mind and here at the White River Junction VA Medical Center, we like to look at the new year as a chance to renew our pledge to provide the care our Veterans have earned and deserve. As our Veterans approach 2018 with the goal to remain healthy, become more… Read More »
Since the 1970’s, the Bottle Bill has supported Vermont’s best litter prevention and waste reduction program – the bottle redemption system. Taking reusable items, recycling them and then repurposing the recycled material into the same or different products allows for the reduced use of non-renewable virgin natural resources. In 2018, we may be seeing pressure… Read More »
The Vermont Veterans’ Home would like to thank their fellow residents of Bennington and the surrounding area for participating in this year’s National Wreaths Across America Day at the Vermont Veterans’ Home. Each December, the event mission of “Remember, Honor and Teach” is continued through a day of wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in… Read More »