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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…

East Montpelier Selectboard Pledges Support for Park Shelter

February 23, 2026

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By Rebecca Tobin Schrader During its Feb. 9 meeting, the East Montpelier Selectboard agreed to spend $35,000 toward the $100,000 cost of building a…

Commentary: Tribalism and the Epstein Class

February 19, 2026

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By Bronwyn Fryer People often wonder why it is that so many of the brilliant, over-educated, and powerful movers and shakers who run politics,…

Letters to the Editor, Feb. 18, 2026

February 18, 2026

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Gratitude to Our Community To the Editor: I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the Montpelier community and the Montpelier Police Department.…

Pet of the Week: Lily

February 18, 2026

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Lily came to CVHS when her owners were moving and unable to take her with them. She is a delightful and charming cat with…

The Pack and Its Pups Represent More Than Just Basketball

February 17, 2026

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By Heather Koontz From the very beginning, the team behind the Vermont Coyotes has focused on keeping community at the center of every conversation.…

Sole Candidate for Montpelier Mayor Says Rebuilding ‘Broken Trust’ is Top Priority

February 17, 2026

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By Hojun Choi Marc Gwinn, the sole candidate for mayor in Montpelier, says building trust and productive dialogue between the city council, the city…

Letters to the Editor, Feb. 4, 2026

February 12, 2026

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No Judge. No Jury. To the Editor: No judge. No jury. No trial. Put him on the ground. Shoot him. He’s dead. Ross Connelly,…

MRPS Board Focuses on Student Safety through AI, Potential Legislation

February 10, 2026

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By Heather Koontz At the Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools Board regular meeting on Feb. 4, the topic of student safety was front and center.…

Obituary: Cheryl Ann Bloomfield, April 1, 1957–Dec. 31, 2025

February 10, 2026

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Cheryl Ann Bloomfield, 68, of Montpelier, died at the Berlin Health and Rehab on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. She was born to William and…

Pet of the Week: Arya

February 10, 2026

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Arya was adopted from CVHS as a young puppy and is back with us now because of conflicts with the cats in the home.…

History is on the Side of Vermont’s Abenakis

February 6, 2026

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By Giovanna Peebles Canada’s Odanak and Wolinak/Becancour First Nation tribes (Canadian Abenakis) and their allies are working to extinguish the four Vermont state-recognized Abenaki…

A ‘No’ Vote on Montpelier’s City Budget Would Allow New City Leaders to Weigh In

February 4, 2026

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By Peter Kelman I have always voted to approve Montpelier’s proposed city budgets, even when I may have had some reservations. I have done so…

Ida B. Wells and The Campaign Against Lynching

February 3, 2026

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By Richard Campbell Long before there was Rosa Parks, there was Ida B. Wells. In 1883, Wells boarded a train on her way to…

Person against brick wall holding a sign that reads "Silence is Violence"

Stand Against Injustice: Why Silence Is No Longer an Option

January 30, 2026

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By Diadel Ortiz In a world full of complexity and inequality, standing against injustice is among the most powerful actions we can take. Throughout…

Cooperation and Collaboration: The Front Gallery Brings Art and Artists Together

January 29, 2026

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By Cynthia Ross The Front, an artist-run co-operative gallery at the corner of Main and Barre streets invites passersby to enter and contemplate creative…

Yoga Therapy: An Ancient, Embodied Approach to the Mind

January 29, 2026

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By Christine Badalamenti Smith Did you know the original intention of yoga was to use the body and the breath to unlock mysteries and…

Stop Blaming Schools for a Healthcare Crisis

January 27, 2026

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By Libby Bonesteel, Mia Moore, and Joe Carroll Beware, community members, of what has become a familiar routine: Gov. Scott takes to the microphone…

City of Montpelier at a Turning Point: Why Unified, Future-Focused Leadership Matters Now More Than Ever

January 22, 2026

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By City Councilors Adrienne Gil and Pelin Kohn Montpelier is navigating one of the most significant periods of transition in recent memory. Leadership changes,…