Letter to the editor: Police are true public servants

Standing at Greg’s noontime, deli counter, next to one of our Middlebury police officers, I said, Hi, He extended his hand, his name, We greeted each other.

Letter to the editor: Vekos updates her DUI case

I chose to withdraw my notice to contest the civil suspension because hindsight showed me that it was best for myself and for my community. 

Letter to the editor: Biden has poor track record

Angelo Lynn referred to Biden’s “wise decisions.” What are these “wise” decisions?

Letter to the editor: Article unfairly invoked suicide

As a person that works with the homeless, not houseless, homeless, and as a homeless person myself, I found the Addison Independent’s July 4 article on Steven Parsons to be quite self-serving.

Letter to the editor: Rep. Elder explains his bid for Senate seat

My name is Caleb Elder and I’m running to represent Addison County, Rochester, Huntington and Buel’s Gore in the Vermont Senate.

Letter to the editor: Vermonters must weigh in on health insurance hikes

For the third year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health Care are requesting double digit increases for their premiums in the Small Group and Individual markets.

Letter to the editor: Sen. Bray has earned another term

In the upcoming Democratic primary this August, I am supporting Senator Chris Bray. As Senator, he has served Addison County and the state of Vermont extremely well since 2013, advocating in all his legislative work for the health of Vermonters.

Letter to the editor: Supreme Court has paved the way for autocracy

If the Supreme Court would actually listen, the following is what I would say.

Letter to the editor: Bray has been catalyst for environmental protection

I encourage my Addison County neighbors to vote for our senior State Senator, Chris Bray, in the August 13 primary election.

Letter to the editor: Democrats shouldn’t give up on Biden

I read the editorial about Biden stepping down and thought it was interesting and thoughtful. However, I disagree.

Letter to the editor: We must persuade Biden to pass on reelection

The morning after the debate, I sent the following message to President Biden.

Letter to the editor: Peasant Market was a success

We are pleased, honored, and proud to announce that this year’s St. Stephen’s Peasant Market grossed over $38,000 on Saturday, July 6, a $13,000 increase from last year.

Letter to the editor: Federal land IDs are vital tools

Lands owned by the federal government have many designations. Moosalamoo is a National Recreation Area (MNRA). There are wildlife refuges, national parks, national forests, and others.

Letter to the editor: Rodenticide poses a threat

As a conservation biologist, I am alarmed about recent data concerning the impact of Anticoagulant rodenticides on Vermont’s wildlife. ARs are commonly used to kill rodents in urban, rural, agricultural, industrial, and suburban locations.

Letter to the editor: Limited leadership immunity OK, but not blanket

Usually heads of state and armed forces and such have limited immunity. The story of Hornblower, who commanded wooden ships in the Napoleonic Wars of around 1814, had a run-in since people accused him of destroying their property. But he was immune as a c … (read more)

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