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Author Archives: The Commons News

Windham County's independent, nonprofit source of news and views.

Front view of Compass School building with a red and gray exterior, large compass logo, and greenery in the foreground.
Posted inEducation

Westminster’s Compass School closes its doors after 25 years

by The Commons News June 25, 2025, 6:31 pmJune 25, 2025, 6:34 pm
Four people collaborate to move a large, framed object in a cluttered workshop with various items and tools.
Posted inLife & Culture

Depression-era murals return to Bellows Falls

by The Commons News November 19, 2024, 6:55 amJune 25, 2025, 9:50 am
A small building houses the "Sportsmen's Lounge," featuring a wooden porch, neon signboard, and an American flag. A parked car is visible in front on the street.
Posted inLife & Culture

Fond memories remain in the ashes and rubble of a long-vacant Brattleboro bar

by The Commons News November 13, 2024, 2:15 pmNovember 13, 2024, 2:36 pm
A large group of children and adults running in a community race on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and spectators.
Posted inLife & Culture

Vermont’s chapter of Girls on the Run celebrates 25 years 

by The Commons News April 16, 2024, 2:49 pmSeptember 11, 2024, 7:04 pm
A group of people walking in front of a building.
Posted inEducation

‘No further comment likely’: Windham Southeast closes sexual abuse investigation

by The Commons News February 2, 2024, 6:03 am
Posted inEconomy

New partnership aims to support southern Vermont thrift stores

by The Commons News January 7, 2024, 9:43 am
A blue building with cars parked in front of it.
Posted inWindham County

Lawsuit seeks to prevent Bellows Falls pharmacy from closing

by The Commons News September 14, 2023, 6:00 am
A group of people are standing in a flooded area near a house.
Posted inPublic Safety

‘We knew this storm was going to be bad’: Rescue teams faced days of challenging work after flooding

by The Commons News July 31, 2023, 8:24 amJuly 31, 2023, 9:19 am
a girl laying in a hammock in the woods.
Posted inLife & Culture

‘We’re equally capable’: Rosie’s Girls Brattleboro campers excited for the summer

by The Commons News July 4, 2023, 8:03 amAugust 7, 2023, 3:53 pm
Posted inWindham County

After comment about ‘cockroaches,’ Brattleboro rescinds offer to security firm

by The Commons News June 25, 2023, 1:05 pm
a drag performer in front of a crowd
Posted inWindham County

Making a rainbow visible in Bellows Falls

by The Commons News June 23, 2023, 1:09 pmJune 24, 2023, 8:28 am
a baby calf in a cage looking at the camera.
Posted inEconomy

Veggies and creemees help keep a family farm going

by The Commons News and VTD Editor June 19, 2023, 7:04 amJune 19, 2023, 10:00 pm
a red and white building with a sign that says Miss Bellows Falls
Posted inEconomy, Windham County

Another life for Miss Bellows Falls Diner?

by The Commons News June 4, 2023, 11:11 am
Posted inEducation

Leaving on a joyful note: Brattleboro music teacher reflects on career

by The Commons News May 21, 2023, 8:08 amMay 21, 2023, 8:08 am

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