
	Holding the robin's egg Tuesday May 21, 2013 I often joke that my friend is the "Repo Mom." Full Story A successful session Monday May 20, 2013 The 2013 Legislative Session ended on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:25 p. Full Story Why we need to temporarily close the Rockingham Library Saturday May 18, 2013 Though I write this as a Trustee of the Rockingham Library, this letter does not represent the views of the entire board. Full Story Reasons to explore an alternate site Friday May 17, 2013 This whole skatepark ordeal reminds me of the reality show "Survivor," where inside alliances are formed and galvanized, strategies plotted, and immunity from public process and scrutiny is granted, then granted again for privileged access to the spoils of a valued green space splendor and once spacious neighborhood playground haven it will permanently occupy as its reward. Full Story Windham ridgeline project should be rejected Friday May 17, 2013 The current proposal to install approximately 40 wind turbines on the east ridge of the town of Windham is not only a violation of the democratically vetted and voted town plan, it also devastates the environment, undermines the economic security of our citizens, undercuts the increasing use of already available clean energy sources, and subverts efforts to build Full Story Heat Fund update Wednesday May 15, 2013 The most important obligation that the Windham County Heat has is to the people who generously donate every year. Full Story What can we learn from Denmark? Wednesday May 15, 2013 Today in the United States, unemployment is too high, wages and income are too low, people are struggling to find affordable health care and the wealth and income gap is growing wider. Full Story On forgiveness Tuesday May 14, 2013 I am one of those odd ducks who doesn't revel in springtime. Full Story The home stretch Monday May 13, 2013 It is very clear that we are coming down the homestretch of the Legislative Session, but we are not quite done yet. Full Story The shattering effects of war on Iraqis Monday May 13, 2013 The Reformer's editorial marking the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq (March 16 edition) was insightful. Full Story Bellows Falls needs a cheerleader, too Saturday May 11, 2013 A recent editorial in the Reformer discussed the reporting of news, both good and bad, in Bellows Falls. Full Story American gulag Friday May 10, 2013 In Cuba today there is a prison with 166 prisoners who have lost all hope. Full Story An open letter to Senator Leahy Friday May 10, 2013 I read your recent piece in the May 6 Reformer, "A tax for crossing the northern border? Full Story Governor's misguided views on gun control Thursday May 9, 2013 Dear Governor Shumlin: Your stance on gun control does not make sense. Full Story All response is local Wednesday May 8, 2013 All response is local. That's the basic tenet in emergency response, but that doesn't mean individual communities are on their own during times of crisis and disaster. Full Story