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A Montpelier Physician Makes the Case or More Imagination in Health Care

October 13, 2026

MONTPELIER — What if health care, workplaces, and other systems were designed with the people who use them in mind? That question is at the heart of Montpelier physician Mel Houser’s new…

Commentary: History is on the Side of the Abenaki — Not Vermont’s

April 1, 2026

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By Daniel G. Nolett and Suzie O’Bomsawin We write in response to Giovanna Peebles’ recent commentary “History is on the Side of Vermont’s Abenakis”…

Commentary: The End of International Law?

April 1, 2026

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By Joseph Gainza Ever since Donald Trump stepped up his pressure on Venezuela, which included the extrajudicial killing of the crews of several boats…

Pet of the Week: Zippo

April 1, 2026

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Zippo is a CVHS alumni who was brought back when his home environment became too much for him. He is a friendly boy who…

Seeing Our Neighbors: Adult Sex Trafficking in Vermont

April 1, 2026

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By Anne Ward, M.Ed. In Vermont, you may believe that sex trafficking is something that happens far from our small towns and back roads.…

Secret Service Comes to Central Vermont to Educate Businesses About Skimming Fraud

March 19, 2026

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By Gina Tron The United States Secret Service is coming to central Vermont this week to combat skimming. From Tuesday, March 17, until Thursday,…

Show Up for Your Country on March 28, Citizens!

March 18, 2026

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By Cynthia Bogard You know our current political moment is dire when the nation’s elected officials are encouraging us to get out and peacefully…

Letters to the Editor, Mar. 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

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Thanks for the Indivisible Article To the Editor: As a member of the steering committee of Montpelier Indivisible, I write to offer my thanks…

A Thank You to Montpelier

March 18, 2026

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By Conor Casey, State Representative, Montpelier Dear neighbors: I will not be seeking reelection to the Vermont House when my current term ends. After…

Obituary: Richard Glenn McMahan, July 11, 1953 – Feb 16, 2026

March 18, 2026

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Glenn McMahan on Feb. 16, 2026 at McClure Miller Respite House…

Pet of the Week: Luke Skyhopper

March 18, 2026

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Luke Skyhopper is a sweet but sometimes timid boy who came to CVHS when his owners were unable to care for him. He is…

Commentary: Whatever Happened to Passive Solar Energy?

March 12, 2026

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Don’t get me wrong. I know we need to adopt photovoltaics (PV), wind, and, with great care, flowing water generators to meet the increasing…

Community and Business News in Brief, Mar. 4, 2026

March 10, 2026

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2026 Great Green Mountain Bob Dylan Wannabe Contest The People’s Health and Wellness Clinic (PHWC) has announced the 2026 Great Green Mountain Bob Dylan…

Commentary: Public Records Requests Aren’t the Problem, They’re the Symptom

March 10, 2026

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A recent article in The Bridge highlights that this one resident’s public records requests required hundreds of hours of staff time at Montpelier City Hall.…

Commentary: Slow Down for Mountain Lions

March 7, 2026

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By Jason Batchelder, Andrea Shortsleeve, John Austin, Alison Thomas, and Justin Stedman A campaign is underway to bring mountain lions to Vermont, led by…

Letters to the Editor, Mar. 4, 2026

March 5, 2026

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Epstein Even Deeper To the Editor: I hope readers of The Bridge caught its recent (Feb. 18) commentary, “The Epstein Class.” It was one…

Pet of the Week: Miracle

March 5, 2026

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Miracle came to CVHS when her owner was no longer able to care for her. She is an outgoing girl who has spent the…

Commentary: The Inclusion We Don’t See

March 5, 2026

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By Pelin Kohn As we approach International Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 16–22), it’s worth pausing to consider a form of inclusion that rarely enters…