On December 23, environmental groups announced they had saved 3,486 acres of forestland near Amherst from development. It is the biggest such environmental victory in the Valley in years. Smaller... Read more »
December 20, 2011
$1.4 Million Bicycle Path Coming
The Valley will soon be home to another world class path for walking and bicycle riding. Last year, Chicopee, Massachusetts created a path for recreation and non-motorized commuting. Soon it will... Read more »
December 13, 2011
Valley Nuke Battle Is On
On December 12 in Brattleboro, protesters occupied a nuclear corporation’s board room. Meanwhile, activists seeking to close the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant are gearing up for a vote next... Read more »
December 10, 2011
Photo: Winter Sunset
This photo was taken on December 10 in Dover, Vermont, near Brattleboro. After a mild autumn in the Valley, temperatures are dropping as winter approaches. To enlarge the photo, click on it, then... Read more »
December 07, 2011
Vehicles Kill Pedestrian, Seriously Injure Another, in Keene, Brattleboro
One of the best ways to prevent climate change, and to prevent some of the thousands of deaths that are caused annually by lung cancer caused by smog from cars and trucks, is to travel by walking... Read more »