I am a Castleton student and Rutland City resident writing to convince you to cast a vote for Michael Talbott for Rutland City Board of Aldermen. As one of Michael’s students and advisees, I am confident in saying Michael will bring the same passion, dedication and investment he has for his …

What can a billionaire do with his time and money? He can run for president and get a heck of a lot of attention. That's Mike Bloomberg. He really has little to offer and has done nothing for anyone I know of. Contrast that with the rest. Bernie is Bernie and has always helped Vermonters. Bi…

I have been reading the stories about the history curriculum in Rutland with interest.

Dear Slate Valley Unified Union School District School Board members:

I am writing this letter in support of Matt Reveal who is seeking re-election as a member of the Rutland City Board of Aldermen.

A recent Rutland Herald article shared parts of the annual Select Board report printed in the Tinmouth Town Report explaining how the Board has crafted an $850,000 bond for a new highway garage and salt/sand shed. The town has identified funds to reduce this cost to $371,000 if approved in o…

I was still trying to get used to the idea that some Americans are going to jail because they don’t show up in court when hospitals sue them for unpaid medical bills when I came across other news that seemed at first like satire. The state of Utah has a “Pharmacy Tourism Program” that pays f…

My name is Cathy Solsaa, and I am running for a position on the Rutland School Board in the March 3 election. My experience as a parent with a passion for education, as a longtime member of our community and professionally, as a bookkeeper, make me an excellent candidate for the Rutland City…

Really? Is the School Board going to cleanse American history by banning discussion of slavery? Are they also going to cleanse world history of the Holocaust, and the massacre of Armenians? I sincerely hope some kids were upset. I’d like all of them to have been “upset.” The whole class shou…

There are two givens this election season: 1) Bernie Sanders will win the primary in Vermont; and 2) Whoever is the Democratic nominee for president will win Vermont’s general election in November.

Ray Pentkowski’s letter to the Herald dated Feb. 11 is critical of the Slate Valley Union School district seeking a $60,000,000 bond to fix the horrible conditions in the district’s schools. Mr. Pentkowski states, "I believe citizens should pay for making certain the schools are clean and he…

What might you look for in a Rutland City School Board member?

The Rutland Herald recently reported on the efforts of our local lawmakers to remove all flavored tobacco products in the state of Vermont. I’m writing to support them, and to offer my perspective as a pulmonary and critical care physician.

I am writing to show my support for Sharon Davis for alderman. Sharon has shown the leadership and the commitment our city needs. She knows the city’s issues, and her dedication to taxpayers is unwavering. Sharon has been labeled the workhorse of the board by past board members and continues…

As we approach Town Meeting Day elections, I ask you to celebrate the positive momentum that has helped Rutland stay above negativity in thought and discourse. I ask you to continue to recognize that a declining population is a serious problem for our region, particularly Rutland City where …

As a former art reacher at Rutland Town Elementary School and having Sawyer as a former student, I would like to suggest that you vote for Sawyer Hathaway for Rutland Town clerk and treasurer.

A recent mailing concerning the proposed school bond in the Slate Valley School District raises a serious question.

I am writing to express my support for Matt Whitcomb for Rutland City alderman.

In response to the letter that said Nancy Pelosi was "immature" during the State of the Union address, I have to say she was in her right to do exactly what she did.

I am writing to encourage Rutland City residents, when voting on March 3, to support funding for the Vermont Center for Living (VCIL).

Thank you to all the men and women of the multiple agencies that worked together to arrest drug traffickers in Rutland. Everyone knows our communities are ravaged by addiction and the dealers who prey on people in a vulnerable condition.

I would like Rutland City voters to support funding in the amount of $10,000 for the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) at our March 3 election. VCIL is a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities. One of their services I have direct experience with is Meals on Whe…

After years of unsuccessful efforts to expose the dangers and error of city water fluoridation so as to stop it, I have concluded:

As expected, the spineless Republican sycophants have exonerated their blameless Dear Leader so he can continue to corrupt and disgrace our Constitution.

To our Jewish family, friends and community members:

The State of the Union speech Tuesday evening produced some predictable responses, as they usually do. However, the childish, disrespectful arrogance was on display in front of God and everyone, by one Nancy Pelosi.

On March 3, Fair Haven townspeople will vote for a new mayor. Last year, the town came up with the idea to elect a pet mayor to raise funds for the children's playground, and Lincoln the goat was elected.

I have written a lot of news articles for the daily paper in Glens Falls, New York, over the past 30 years, but never once have I penned a letter to the editor.

I am writing today in support of Paul Clifford’s bid to return to the Rutland City Board of Aldermen.

I turned on 101.5 radio in Rutland last week and was momentarily confused. This was not the usual bland music of 101TheOne. Instead, I was hearing an amazing variety of daring and really interesting new music. Rutland will now have both a Starbucks and a great independent radio station! Than…

The U.S. Senate Republicans did not even give President Donald Trump a slap on the wrist for his misconduct while president of the United States. Trying to force a deal with the Ukrainian president to announce an investigation of the Bidens in exchange for military aid allocated to that frie…

I am writing in support of hiring from within. With the potential departure of the current fire chief, the powers that be should look to hire from within the fire department. Last couple years, we saw senior members leave the department under hazy conditions, at best. As a community, we can …

My thoughts regarding the time and money being spent by our House and Senate and some of our other elected and appointed officials as to climate change, are:

Hearing TV pundits discuss upcoming elections and the possible disruption the Donald J. Trump Impeachment Trial is having, and will, have on these elections, I understand.

Hello, My name is Kevin Kiefaber, and I'm running for the School Board in Rutland City.

Dear Rutland City residents,

Republicans have long pushed the idea that lots of people on Social Security Disability are “fakers and takers” who don’t deserve those benefits. That push intensified when the number of Social Security recipients increased significantly after the financial crash in 2008, prompting calls to …

Day care subsidies often do not reach the (lower class) working class. So why are a select few asking for more subsidies?

I started reading your front page "bogus," I had to stop, your newspaper should be ashamed. The Americans are sick and tired of false media reporting; the Democratic Party and our three representatives have destroyed our state. It's the worst in America, number one.

I'm sure if you are like me, most times when I visit Burlington I make time for a walk up and down Church Street. There's always things going on and lots of people watching to do. This past summer, I spent some time in Ithaca, New York. They, too, have an area downtown blocked off to motor v…

What if the Senate Democrats and two independent senators just got up and walked out of the Senate chamber and declared an impeachment mistrial?

I've been following the Trump presidency — the Republican rhetoric. If one studies the Nazi regime, Hitler's background, his "base" followers of hate, his rise to power — if a lie is told, then repeated often, the lie grows like a vine and can cover the truth. The Republicans want to believe…

This trial regarding the impeachment of President Trump is about more than the removal of the criminal office holder of the highest office in the land. It is about the continuation of our Constitution or its removal from relevancy.

Scott’s errors

First, I wish to express my gratitude to all the dedicated people at our fine Rutland library who have provided me access to information in books from the shelves and other libraries through the inter-library loan system.

The op-ed column, "Transforming transportation," submitted by the state director of the Nature Conservancy of Vermont and published in last Wednesday's Rutland Herald, presents plenty of information for consideration regarding the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). To further the c…

As to your article on Page 1 of Jan. 15, citing pending legislation in the House proposed by Representative McCullough, I feel a response is required.

To Representative Helm of Fair Haven: Your remark that one of the climate protesters who interrupted Governor Scott's speech should be "smacked," shows your ignorance of the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States that guarantees the right to freedom of speech and peaceful a…

Some "things" need a leap of faith. As I look back, I have to wonder do other Democratic voters realize the Democrats win with their heart and not their head? So the Democrats can choose Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders because they "can" win. However, if "past is prologue," they won't win.