Jay Herbert Karpin, WWII bombardier navigator, machinist, great-grandfather, Brattleboro

In 2016, at the age of 91, Jay was awarded the French Legion of Honor, the highest award given to a non-citizen of France, for his part in the liberation, and he received a Resolution by the Vermont House of Representatives, congratulating him on his appointment as a Chevalier (Knight). He was honored to be featured in the U.S. Air Force’s Veterans in Blue program at the Pentagon. In 2018, Jay also was bestowed with the Quilt of Valor by the Deerfield Valley Chapter.   Read more

Susan A. (Brooks) Jimenez, artist, animal lover, mother, Rutland

Sue loved to draw. Her favorite football team was the Miami Dolphins. Her baseball team was NY Yankees. She loved hard rock music, and her favorite band was Avenged Sevenfold.   Read more

Melvin Kaplan, oboist, Julliard instructor, great-great-grandfather, Randolph

One of the hallmarks of his character was his passion for jokes which he could pull one after the other from memory.  As in music, his timing was impeccable. He had an infectious laugh and mischievous twinkle in his eye when he was reminded of a joke.   Read more

Politics

As he runs for a 2nd stint as lieutenant governor, David Zuckerman’s long history is his greatest strength — and…

The veteran politician from Hinesburg has returned to familiar themes in his bid for his old office, but it has also forced him to explain why he wants to reclaim a post he once seemed eager to move on from.

Business & Economy

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Randolph: Aid working women

Yellen joined retiring U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch at the 25th Annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference in Randolph on Saturday.

Business & Economy

As Vermont launches retail cannabis sales, customers line up in downtown Burlington

Three retail cannabis shops were expected to open Saturday, the first day permitted by state law, including Ceres Collaborative in Burlington. One customer said he arrived at 6:30 a.m. to be first in line.