Nat Frothingham

‘Returning to Haifa’ Opens at Unadilla Theatre on August 8

August 6, 2024

On Aug. 8, “Returning to Haifa” opens at Unadilla Theater in an English-language adaptation of the Ghassan Kanafani novella. Directed by Zephyr Teachout, it deals with the longstanding conflict between Israel and…

The First Four Years of The Bridge

December 19, 2023

by Nat Frothingham

Over the past several weeks, readers and friends of Montpelier’s community newspaper, The Bridge, have been celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first publication…

Remembering Bernard W. Folta (1942–2023)

September 5, 2023

by Nat Frothingham

I am writing this note to readers and friends of The Bridge to remember and honor Bernard W. Folta — called “Bernie” by his friends…

Storytelling with Music: Phil Chiu to Perform

September 20, 2022

by Nat Frothingham

Canadian pianist Phil Chiu will open the 23rd season of Capital City Concerts on Saturday evening, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Montpelier’s Unitarian…

Amira: Housekeeper Extraordinaire at the Gary Residence

June 21, 2022

by Nat Frothingham

By Nat FrothinghamOn Thursday, June 24, Amira Drljacic will reach a personal milestone. On that day she will celebrate the 20th anniversary of being…

A Note about Dennis DeVaux and Upper Valley Press

February 22, 2022

by Nat Frothingham and Jake Brown

Editor’s note: The authors remember and honor Dennis A. DeVaux of Upper Valley Press, who died in a roadside accident on Jan. 6 at…

Stumped by COVID-19, Coat Drive Becomes Coat Campaign

December 16, 2020

by Nat Frothingham

What eventually became the Karen Kitzmiller Memorial Coat Drive got started in 1989, when Warren Kitzmiller’s first wife, Karen, was running successfully for one…

Montpelier Rotary Club Awards $53,000 in College Scholarships

June 17, 2020

by Nat Frothingham

“I never cease to be humbled and impressed by the high academic achievement and strong community values of students graduating from Montpelier High School…

War Survivor Amira Drljacic Wins Housekeeper of the Year Award

December 22, 2017

by Nat Frothingham

by Nat Frothingham In the lives of most people, it’s a rare day to be honored with an award from a statewide organization. But…

Hunger in Central Vermont: Problem or Emergency?

November 6, 2017

by Nat Frothingham

an analysis by our Publisher Nat Frothingham Vermont Public Radio ran a breaking news story on September 27 about a sharp spike in the…

EDITORIAL: Friends of Local History

December 1, 2016

by Nat Frothingham

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana Over the years, The Bridge has often celebrated…

Eating Disorder Documentary To Debut

October 7, 2016

by Nat Frothingham

by Nat Frothingham In September 2013, filmmaker Bess O’Brien and Kingdom County Productions released “The Hungry Heart,” a documentary that toured Vermont and later…