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As Trump Threatens Electoral Chaos, Vermont Grassroots Groups Prepare to Protect the Midterms

October 12, 2026

MONTPELIER — “Can I have about five people to volunteer to be the legislators? You’re the people who are trying to get past the soldiers.” On a September afternoon in a Montpelier…

His and Hers Bookstores: Rivendell and Bear Pond Make a Nice Pair in Montpelier

November 7, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Carla Occaso Many people love walking around Montpelier and poking around the little shops, especially the book shops. Downtown Montpelier has two well-established…

When Was the Last Time There Was a Candidate You Really Wanted to Vote For?

October 24, 2014

by Tom Brown

by John O’Brien In 1976, my father ran for governor of Vermont. I really wanted to vote for him but I was only…

In Praise of Politicians

October 24, 2014

by Tom Brown

by David Kelley Sometimes, in the midst of an election year, it is easy to tire of lawn signs, debates and sound bites. But…

Remembering When Vermont Boys Gave the Last Full Measure of Devotion

October 24, 2014

by Tom Brown

by David Kelley One hundred and fifty years ago this week hundreds of young Vermont boys bent history dramatically toward freedom and unity. By…

Interview with alumna Eileen Brunetto

October 24, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Carla Occaso The Bridge: Tell us about yourself. Eileen Brunetto: I’m an academic coordinator for geology at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. I’ve…

Interview with Goddard Interim President Robert Kenny and School Overview

October 24, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Nat Frothingham The Bridge: We thought we would open by asking you if you would be so kind as to distinguish Goddard…

Barre Collaborative Addresses Mental Health Creatively

October 8, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Emily Kaminsky “I’m so stressed-out!” When was the last time you uttered, or thought, those words? What did you do next? Did…

Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital: A Dramatically Different Approach

October 8, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Nat Frothingham Afew days ago I took a tour of the new Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH), talked to its CEO, Jeff Rothenberg,…

On Again, Off Again with Depression

October 8, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Carla Occaso Many people tell me I have a cheerful disposition. My disposition is so renowned for its optimism, in fact, that as…

Members of Celebrated Paris Piano Trio to Play Reunion Concert

September 26, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Nat Frothingham The first concert of the 15th season of the Capital City Concerts series will be a musical reunion of sorts. “From…

Allison Mann Returns with a Program of American Jazz Classics

September 26, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Nat Frothingham In what promises to be an evening of pure pleasure and sentiment, local singer Allison Mann will team up with…

Smoked Chocolate? Bacon Dipped in Chocolate? Chocolate with a Chaser? You Bet!

September 26, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Carla Occaso What tastes better than chocolate? How about smoked chocolate? Or bacon dipped in chocolate sauce? How about chocolate washed down with…

Uncommon: A Lot More than a Corner Market

September 26, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Nat Frothingham The Uncommon Market, at the corner of Elm and School streets in Montpelier, opened on October 2, 2007, under the ownership…

Higher Education Series Spotlights Norwich University: School Overview

September 26, 2014

by Tom Brown

Location: Northfield Format: Private military and civilian university Tuition: $32,812 per year (2014-15) Financial aid: Average amount of institutional aid per student $17,535.00. Sixty-nine…

Higher Education Series Spotlights Norwich University: Interview with President Richard Schneider

September 26, 2014

by Tom Brown

by The Bridge staff The Bridge: What’s the point of a military college these days? Schneider: I don’t think a military college has ever…

Higher Education Series Spotlights Norwich University: Q&A with Alumnus Eric Curtis

September 26, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Carla Occaso Occaso: Tell us about yourself. Curtis: I am a Norwich University graduate with the class of 1998. I live in…

New Farm, Old Roots: Bringing Organic Produce to Barre and Beyond

September 11, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Emily Kaminsky The old Watt Farm, on Snowbridge Road in Barre Town, got a new lease on life last year when owners Ted…

Amber Plots of Grain

September 11, 2014

by Tom Brown

by Bob Nuner As locavore and sustainable agriculture movements continue to spread, grain- and commodity-growing have re-established themselves in the Northeast. The Northern Grain…