So Much We Have Lost, And Now We Have To Say Goodbye To Another
About 54 years ago, a new paper came on the scene. It was published fortnightly, and was different than all of the rest. We never subscribed to it back then. I don’t know if my parents ever heard of it, as we were probably in the fringes of the area that it covered. Whatever the reason, it never came to the house in the mail, but occasionally someone would buy one at one of the local stores, and it was read through and through by all who picked it up.
Standing on the Shoulders of Local Media
For many years through WYKR, we worked alongside Green Mountain Trading Post and always appreciated the mission Sharon and her team brought to the region. They believed deeply in local businesses, local voices, and community storytelling—values we’ve always tried to uphold ourselves both on the radio and in print.
The Great Garage Cleanout
There are certain signs that spring has officially arrived in northern New England.
The birds come back. The windows finally get opened again. Someone in the neighborhood grills outside for the first time wearing shorts that are probably a little too optimistic for the temperature. And somewhere along the way, you suddenly realize your garage door has been closed for months for a very good reason.
Spring Cleaning, Backyard Edition
Experts have been warning that tick populations remain consistently high across the Northeast, especially after milder winters and wet springs. Those are exactly the conditions ticks love.
Toilet Paper Wars: The Over-Under Debate That Tears Us Apart
You see, I’ve spent years—decades, even—firmly rooted in one of civilization’s oldest and most divisive camps: the “over” camp. As in, the toilet paper hangs over the roll, cascading down like a majestic paper waterfall. Not dangling sadly against the wall, taunting you like a stuck receipt in your back pocket.
JOMO Is the New FOMO
We’re not just talking about gut feelings anymore—there’s real research behind it.
Mental health professionals have been raising concerns about how excessive social media use can contribute to anxiety, depression, poor sleep, and a constant sense of comparison. When you’re always seeing the highlight reel of everyone else’s life, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling short—even if you’re doing just fine.
And there’s another layer to it.
Molly Gray: It’s time to invest in Vermont
For too long, the approach has been to cut and consolidate in an attempt to save money. But austerity isn’t just harmful to working families and the employers struggling to recruit talent in Vermont—it's an ineffective policy that fails to significantly lower the cost of living.
Loralee Tester: When ‘protection’ becomes exclusion
Because once again, in the language of planning, protection and stewardship, Vermont is advancing policies that will hurt the people who have shaped this state for generations.
The Importance of a Third Place
It’s that place where people gather not because they have to, but because they want to. Where conversations start easily and nobody looks at the clock too much. It’s where neighbors become friends, and where the rhythm of a community quietly builds over time.
Marriage, Memes, and Middle-Aged Romance: A Valentine’s Reflection
Valentine’s Day isn’t about doing love “right.” It’s about loving daily. It’s about knowing who drinks coffee and who drinks green tea. It’s about picking each other up, letting each other rest, and doing the little things no one else notices.
A Year of Gratitude and a Future of Commitment
So I’ll say it clearly: please support the businesses you see in The Bridge Weekly Sho-Case and hear on WYKR. When you shop local, you’re not just buying a product—you’re voting with your dollars for the future of our region
Stretching Christmas (and the Tree) for All It’s Worth
We didn’t just like Christmas in our house—we stretched it like taffy. The tree went up as early as socially acceptable (basically right after the last bite of Thanksgiving pie) and came down sometime around January 10th.
Blueberry Pie and the Art of Growing Up
So this Thanksgiving, as we all gather in Groton and pass dishes down long tables filled with familiar faces, I’ll be reaching for a slice of blueberry pie—not just because I want dessert, but because it’s a reminder.
The Man Cold Is Real—And I’ve Just Survived It
So yes, women’s immune systems may be better at handling colds—but it’s not just about toughness. It’s about biology doing what biology does: being unfair in weirdly specific ways
Why Local Stories Still Matter— And Why We Can’t Do It Without You
Local papers and radio don’t just inform—they connect us. They give us common ground and keep us reminded of what makes this part of Vermont and New Hampshire special.
Four Months In — And Just Getting Started
When we began this journey, we made a few promises: to honor the strong foundation this paper was built on, to expand what’s possible for a local weekly publication, and to provide consistent, relevant, and meaningful content to the region we call home.