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I’m old enough that I can remember when making an appointment with a doctor was simple. You’d telephone the office, set a date, write it on your calendar and show up at the appointed time.
BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Food Co-op recently increased pay to all team members.
Barack Obama rose to prominence, and ultimately the presidency, after a speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in which he highlighted themes of unity and hope. Quite a simple message, yet for many, it was both inspirational and profound.
Problematic alcohol use in older adults is something of a hidden issue. We often think of substance use problems as an issue that starts in adolescence or young adulthood, but this doesn’t apply to everyone. In fact, alcohol use in those over 60 has been increasing for the past two decades, …
Is it time to relax our COVID prevention protocols? That depends.
BENNINGTON — Coming on the heels of a year of record-breaking overdose deaths, the state of Vermont announced Wednesday a national $450 million “agreement in principle” settlement with Endo International, an Irish drug-maker with U.S. headquarters in Pennsylvania.
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Is it time to relax our COVID prevention protocols? That depends.
BRATTLEBORO — By Sept. 1, Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, will be kicking off a new and exciting project. As the first organization to be granted the Public Health AmeriCorps Grant, the council will be establishing a strong squad of volunteers of all ages her…
CHESTERFIELD, N.H. — With the intense hot weather, people are flocking to any body of water to cool down.
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After being approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration last week, Novavax became the first authorized COVID vaccine in the U.S. to be manufactured in India. The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization to the vaccine, and the doses can be given out to people aged 18 and older.
There are few jobs more rewarding than helping others lead healthy, productive lives as they grow older. That’s our mission at Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont. And we have several professional openings at our offices in Brattleboro, Springfield and Windsor:
When we’re young, we define dangerous activities as things such as untethered rock climbing, bungee jumping or swimming with sharks … without the cage. As we get older, we value our physical health more and take it for granted less, and might steer clear of strenuous or dangerous activities …
People sometimes ask me how I while away the lonely hours now that I’m retired. Well, actually I don’t think anyone has ever asked me that, as most of my friends are retired, too, but they might sometime. So I started thinking about it.
BENNINGTON — A local organization whose volunteers have helped provided testing, vaccination and other services throughout the COVID pandemic has received a federal grant.
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At the Windham County Humane Society, in Brattleboro, four of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a laboratory breeding farm in Virginia are awaiting new homes.
The Brattleboro Reformer and Fulflex rubber products supplier sponsored the 6th annual Backpack Giveaway at the Brattleboro Auto Mall on Tuesday. The event gave away around 200 backpacks filled with back-to-school supplies. Children also were able to get a free haircut by Shear Designs Hair …
Food and monetary donations roll in during the 13th annual Load the Latchis, in Brattleboro, on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
A group of teachers from Windham Northeast Supervisory Union participates in the week-long Nature-Based Teacher and Learning Summer Institute to help get their students outside more during the school year.
Vermont Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint delivers a victory speech after being declared the winner in Vermont’s Congressional Democratic primary to her supporters that gathered at the Harmony Lot, in Brattleboro, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Balint will face off against a Republican challe…