Sandra Dutra Dragon

Sandra advanced steadily in her career, starting as a clerk at a local stock brokerage, then to the newly created Federal War Poverty, where she would become Vermont head. Then to Governor Snelling’s Administration where she would become Commissioner of Employment and Training.  And finally, to Associated Industries of Vermont, where she would become President.   Read more

John M. Bruno

John was a member of the West Windsor Zoning Board for 22 years. He also served on the Charlestown, New Hampshire Planning Board and the Hartland Planning Commission.   Read more

Henry Andrews Ingraham

From the time Sandy was a small boy he loved taking care of animals. Despite his fine education and keen interest in history and literature, he was drawn to farming.   Read more

Education

Vermont Conversation: A literacy crusader fights poverty and prejudice with books

The literacy gap is wide. Nationally and in Vermont, more than two-thirds of fourth graders read below grade level, according to the Literacy Network.

Government & Politics

House passes bill that would give tax department control of property appraisals

H.480 would create a regular reappraisal cycle and end local control of property value appraisals.

Public Safety

Former employee files gender discrimination lawsuit against AARP of Vermont

A longtime lobbyist for the company alleged discrimination and breach of contract against her former employer and manager.