Brattleboro Reformer: Reformer Editorials

Closing the barn door

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:51:46 EST

Saturday February 11, 2012 With all of the doom and gloom that comes out in the news these days it's nice to see a story once in a while that makes us laugh.

Help is on the way?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:36:15 EST

Friday, February 10, 2012 As details from the horrific Sunday afternoon in Tacoma, Wash., continue to emerge, one thing is becoming clear: Someone knew there was a (serious) problem occurring, and had to explain (in agonizing detail) why they were in the midst of an emergency before getting help.

Santorum -- the flavor of the week

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:02:18 EST

Thursday February 9, 2012 Just when it seemed Mitt Romney had the Republican nomination nailed down, his quest to challenge President Obama in November hit another speed bump.

Restoring our sense of security

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:32:34 EST

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Businesses and residents throughout Windham County must be breathing a sigh of relief following Monday's announcement that police have cracked the case of a major burglary ring that has plagued this area for over a year now.

Take that, Vermont

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:34:12 EST

Tuesday February 7, 2012 If there was even a sliver of doubt as to Entergy’s estimation of the state of Vermont, it was brushed away by its announcement that it was suing the state for more than $4.

Thoughts from across the county

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:24:19 EST

Monday February 6, 2012 The Tampa (Fla.) Tribune on Florida’s GOP primary: In a bruising presidential primary, Florida Republicans signaled they care more about winning the White House than defying the establishment.

A burning question

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:30:01 EST

Saturday February 4, 2012 They’re at it again.

A wish for winter

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:11:16 EST

Friday, February 3, 2012 Think it's been a mild winter? Don't tell that to the town of Valdez, Alaska ...

Watch your step

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 23:59:01 EST

Thursday February 2, 2012 If you’re lying broken -- or worse -- by the side of the road, it doesn’t matter if the law was on your side.

How to improve Congress’ image

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:47:29 EST

Wednesday February 1, 2012 The abysmally low approval ratings for Congress have been well documented over the last several months.

Preparation ... and education, is key

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:56:00 EST

Tuesday January 31, 2012 Tomorrow it will be February .

Highlighting Obama’s successes

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:08:03 EST

Monday January 30, 2012 The Rutland Herald, Jan.

A matter of perspective

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:38:20 EST

Saturday January 28, 2012 Nobody likes paying taxes, but most of us acknowledge that they are necessary in order to pay for the services we need and want.

Government as an asset

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:55:32 EST

Friday January 27, 2012 Everybody likes to rail against big government, its excessive spending and its intrusion into our daily lives.

Thank goodness for Michigan Bulb

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:52:53 EST

Friday January 27, 2012 Like many other people I know, I am not a winter person; just about this time of year, every year, I am at my wit's end trying to cope with the cold, the ice and the shortened dreary days.