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A Parent's Guide to Navigating Picky Eating with Confidence
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (535+ words) (Feature Impact) For families with young children, mealtimes can often feel like negotiations or even battles. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Picky eating is one of the most universal challenges families face. Picky eating isn't just common; it's…...
Kurn Hattin students make their voices heard in Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (244+ words) Kurn Hattin Civics teacher Deborah Velto (left), poses with Karen Campbell and Richard Campbell, state commander from the Brattleboro VFW'Post 1034, who presented the annual Patriot Pen Essay Awards to students Polina (third prize, local level), Emmery (second prize, local level),…...
Local artist Dimick wins First Place award at NE Watercolor Society show
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) John Dimick's painting "The Quilt"is based on a quilt made by Betsy Immergut. BOSTON " Local artist John Dimick's painting "The Quilt" received the First Place award at the New England Watercolor Society's Signature Members Show. In making the selection,…...
Student success in the AI age: Higher education must rewire its model
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (648+ words) (BPT) - The workplace of the future will look vastly different from today's workplace. The impact of AI is just beginning to be felt, and experts agree jobs will continue evolving, with many new jobs being created that can't be anticipated…...
What's the One Non-Negotiable for Career Growth? Lifelong Learning
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (373+ words) (BPT) - By Shantanu Bose, DeVry University's Provost and Chief Academic Officer Employers and workers agree learning is valuable A recent report from DeVry University and Reputation Leaders surveyed more than 1,500 workers and 500 hiring decision-makers to explore how education and upskilling…...
Bullying examined in novel by South Newfane mother, son
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (699+ words) "Posie Parker and the Bulldog Bully" by Jessica Stilling and Jackie Sticklor. SOUTH NEWFANE" A new novel by local authors looks at bullying through the perspective of human and canine characters. "Posie Parker and the Bulldog Bully" by Jessica Stilling…...
Mount Snow postpones child care policy change
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (377+ words) Two children who will be affected by the recent decision to move to an "employee-first enrollment model" at Mount Snow Child Care. WEST DOVER" A plan to prioritize placements of employee families at Mount Snow Child Care starting next month…...
In-Sight Photography Project launches expanded fall classes for youth
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (257+ words) BRATTLEBORO " The In-Sight Photography Project will launch its fall session of youth photography classes on Oct. 6, offering more opportunities than ever for young artists to explore, experiment, and express themselves through the lens. Classes are open to students ages 1118 and…...
New food program at Windham Southeast 'set up for success"
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (485+ words) Harley Sterling is the food service director for the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union. BRATTLEBORO" Windham Southeast Supervisory Union is cooking up a new, in-house food service. Initial taste tests came this summer, with a weekly meal kit program and providing…...
Letter to the Editor: Grandparents deserve to be heard
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (469+ words) To the Editor: In August 2021, my son, a young father with a 4-month-old baby, was diagnosed with Stage IV EGFR lung cancer. My family rallied to support him through surgeries, chemo, and hospitalizations. During those final months, he fought not…...