Preside Show: An Ugly Estate Case Spotlights a ‘Side’ Judge
by Mark Davis, Seven Days Paul Kane filed a motion to try to avoid testifying in Windsor County Probate Court, but a judge ordered him to talk. As soon as…
The Spy Who Came in From the Cold: 50th Anniversary Review
Last October, “Bridge of Spies” was released in cinemas. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie is a solid spy-thriller set in the 1960s. It portrays James Donovan (Tom Hanks), a…
Letter from Bob DePino: Regarding Burlington Charter Changes
In response to the article on the My Champlain Valley website titled “Burlington Calling Legislature to Take Action on Its Gun Violence Charter Changes” I am compelled to comment. Many…
Vermont NRA Group Aims to Put Control Into Female Hands
In the Green Mountains of Vermont, retired VT State Police Lieutenant Clint Gray has been instructing all-female firearms clinics for the past 4 years. The classes, sponsored by the National…
New to Bear Hunting Seminar Being Held on Aug. 22 in St. Albans
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will hold a “Getting Started in Bear Hunting” seminar at the Stone House in St. Albans Town Park on Saturday, August…
Letter from Chuck Gregory of Springfield, VT
Imagine this: Altria (formerly Phillip Morris Companies) sues Vermont for $100 million, alleging that our antitobacco education policy has damaged its potential cigarette sales revenues. The court that hears the…
Franklin County’s Carol Willey Chosen Mother of the Year
Late last November, Carol Willey was called into her employer’s office. “It totally took me by surprise,” chuckled Carol Willey of Bakersfield. “He (Steve Doe) said, ‘Don’t say no right…
VFW Recognizes Sen. Bernie Sanders With Award
On Wednesday, March 4, Sen. Bernie Sanders was recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for his dedication to veterans’ issues and presented with the VFW’s prestigious Congressional Award. During…
EDITORIAL: Legislating from the Psychiatrist’s Office; Just as Dangerous as Legislating from the Pulpit
Vermont State House in Montpelier “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” – Benjamin Franklin Security is one of…
Gun Violence: A Problem That Can’t be Legislated Away
In a recent opinion piece published in the Burlington Free Press, Melissa Weinstein, an activist with Gun Sense, claims that she is “equal parts outraged and mystified” by Gov. Shumlin’s…
