The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus reminds motorists to be safe on the roads by keeping your phone down: Recent citations issued by local law enforcement agencies, as well as the Vermont State Police, would suggest that motorists around Vermont are ignoring the law banning texting and driving. In fact, once again,[Read More…]

This is what the Rutland Herald had to say about the promises of tomorrow: It’s challenging to find silver linings in this pandemic. Earlier this week, Gov. Phil Scott reminded us that federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, if spent wisely, could be an investment in the state[Read More…]

The Rutland Herald remembers the front-line workers who have helped save countless lives by putting their own at risk. The Eagle Times also thanks you for your continued sacrifice and dedication. May we one day soon be rid of this pandemic: First of all, thank you. As we approach the[Read More…]

This is what the Rutland Herald had to say about a potential rule change that challenges the role of debates in presidential elections: We think most people would agree that the best way to know who the best candidate for public office might be is to hear their answers to[Read More…]

This is what The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus had to say about the state’s response to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects on schooling: On Monday, schools around the state were closed due to the uptick in COVID positive cases. Several schools also have reported a staffing shortage coupled[Read More…]

This is what The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus had to say about the use of plastic and its effects on climate change: Discussions about how to address climate change have been ramping up along with the yearly temperature highs. Depending on the source, these discussions are too late to head off[Read More…]

This is what the Rutland Herald had to say about the promise of the new year: Out with the old, in with the new. While these COVID days blur together, there are moments that rise up off the calendar to remind us to reflect. This is one of those days.[Read More…]

This is what The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus had to say about the state of our communities: It is disheartening that at a time of year when we focus on giving and kindness, we are subjected to a barrage of thoughtlessness and hate. We can blame COVID’s endless grind through our[Read More…]

This is what the Rutland Herald had to say regarding a reported decrease in life expectancy: There are around 7.75 billion people on Earth. There are about 330 million people in the United States. And there are around 623,000 Vermonters. There are more of us human beings. But our life[Read More…]

This is what the Rutland Herald had to say about a rise in domestic violence cases throughout the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic: No one should live in fear of an intimate partner or family member. And yet it is a daily occurrence for thousands of Vermonters. We do not need[Read More…]