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Lois Penny Liggett May 15, 1941 — July 20, 2025 | The Montpelier Bridge
Lois Penny Liggett May 15, 1941 — July 20, 2025 | The Montpelier Bridge
By Yoram Samets, Mike Kanarick, and Rachel Feldman The Jews have always been the canary in the coal mine, sounding the alarm when danger is in the air. The canary’s sacrifice warns others of poison before it spreads. Sometimes that warning comes as a chirp, a whisper, a song. Sometimes it comes as a scream. On October 7, 2023, the canary died. And in its place rose a phoenix from the ashes — screaming, burning, refusing to be silent. The Jewish people are an ethnoreligious minority who ha...| The Montpelier Bridge
By Josette Chun Ask any Vermonter to share favorite summer memories, and chances are you’ll hear the words “swimming hole.” Thanks to the miracles of 500 million years of geologic change, Vermont’s pools and cascades are graced with a kaleidoscope of pebbles, pools, riffles, and deep potholes. Unfortunately, every year, these same places claim the lives of Vermonters. During late June’s record-breaking heat wave, three young men lost their lives in Vermont’s lakes and rivers. Ov...| The Montpelier Bridge
by Don Sapatkin, MindSite News For rural LGBTQ+ youth, high rates of depression, low community support – but also high levels of pride Continuing its efforts to end any special treatment for minority populations, the Trump administration will stop providing targeted services for LGBTQ+ youth on the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on July 17. Although anyone in crisis can call or text 988 and be connected to a trained counselor, the line now connects high risk groups like veterans (...| The Montpelier Bridge
No New E. State Street Sidewalk To the Editor: I believe the proposed new sidewalk in Montpelier on the south side of East State Street between Hubbard and the existing crosswalk farther up the hill will be costly and unnecessary and urge DPW to not consider it. This is based on the following: I know a goal of Complete Streets is to have sidewalks on both sides of streets. While important, this is a goal, something to be given fair consideration when appropriate. The crosswalk at Hubbard an...| The Montpelier Bridge
Thyme came to CVHS with many other siblings when their owner was unable to care for them. New environments can be overwhelming at first for him, but with a routine in place, he relaxes and comes out of his shell. We are still getting to know Thyme, but so far he has been a sweet boy who has demonstrated he would prefer a home with a serene environment. He has done well with his siblings and we feel he would do just fine with another feline in his next home. Since he likes things a little more...| The Montpelier Bridge
Draco Moon Draco Moon has a big, bold purrrsonality! He came to CVHS after he was found hiding in a shed, and no owner has come forward for him. He can be bashful at first, but with a little time he adjusts and comes out of his shell. Once he is comfortable, he becomes social, and loves attention on his own terms. But just like any strong-willed kitty, Draco Moon has his boundaries. He’s a smart boy who knows how to communicate his needs, and he’ll definitely let you know if he’s had en...| The Montpelier Bridge
