Column: Institutions incentivize silence and the powerful benefit

A Life: Frank Fahey 'was just such a kind, gentle soul'

Frank Fahey, a lifelong educator and supporter of the arts, was known for his empathy, good cheer, and passion for learning, and was a beloved figure in his community, having served as a teacher, administrator, and vocational director.

Old Enfield train depot slated to become gathering spot

Angus Durocher has signed a lease agreement with the town of Enfield to use the old Enfield train depot as a community gathering spot, and eventually plans to purchase the property.

Musical chairs: Many Vermont House and Senate leaders won’t seek reelection

Vermont Legislature will see a high turnover of 10% of the Senate and 20% of the House, with many top lawmakers and committee chairs not running for reelection, resulting in new faces in leadership roles come January.

Field crowded for Windsor County Senate seats

State Sen. Alison Clarkson is leaving the Vermont Legislature after 22 years, prompting a full field of candidates to vie for the three Windsor County Senate seats; there also are contested Democratic races in the Upper Valley for nominations for the state House of Representatives.

Police identify man killed by train in Claremont

Ralph Lapsley Jr., a 52-year-old Claremont resident, was killed by an Amtrak train near Claremont Junction on Tuesday evening, and police are investigating the incident as a tragic accident.