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

Life & Culture

Vermont’s 5 nominees toppled in James Beard semifinals

Mojo Hancy-Davis of May Day, Alganesh Michael of A Taste of Abyssinia, Amanda Wildermuth of Honey Road, Haymaker Bun Company and Foam Brewers all lost in the semifinals.

Environment

City-commissioned report recommends status quo for Montpelier’s water system

The state has urged Montpelier officials to address problems with its aging drinking water system. A new report recommends that the city continue with its plan to replace pipes, but on a faster timeline.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Vermont Senate advances ranked choice voting for presidential primaries

S.32 comes after a different, more robust ranked choice voting bill melted away last year. Lawmakers came back this year with the idea to limit implementation of the system to presidential primaries as a trial run.