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From Gary De Carolis:

Five words that describe Karen Mcfeeters: Good, Thoughtful, Creative, Kind, Grateful.

Karen McFeeters Leary is a lifelong singer who discovered an ability to write songs when she turned 30. She has released four CDs of contemporary folk music and has performed around the state. After getting her Master's degree at the University of Virginia in the mid nineties, she worked as a speech-language pathologist at the UVM Medical Center for 21 years. In 2014, she founded The Aphasia Choir of Vermont, a group of stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors who can sing despite having difficulty speaking or being nonverbal. Karen became certified as a therapeutic musician through the Music For Healing and Transition Program in 2019 and currently partners with Age Well to lead singing groups in Chittenden and Franklin Counties titled "Singing for People With Memory Loss and Their Caregivers." She also enjoys providing special music during Sunday services at All Soul's Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. A St. Albans native, Karen resides in Milton with her loving husband and rescue dog.
 

From Rosanne Greco:

Host Colonel Rosanne Greco chats with Julie Macuga about the F'35's being Vermont's nuclear bomber.

From Gary De Carolis:

Five words that describe Lydia Diamond: Thank God Almighty for Life

I am a Black grown up now at 62. I survive being a black gurl EVERYDAY ALLDAY. I am a single black grandma of 7. I am a single black mother of 4. I was born in 1963 w/o civil or human rights in Bklyn NY. My parents were young, black and poor survivors. I come from black parents, grandparents and great grandparents on both sides. My mother relocated w/my 4 kids to Vt 30 years ago.

I am known as Brooklynstrong the advocate and blackgurlmattersvt. I am proud to be a BGM leader known to represent the poor and most vulnerable communities. I was groomed to Lead w/ Love first by the Bklyn Village of family that raised me 1st.

From 350 Vermont:

Prepare for the upcomng election! Join us on February 25th for a critical conversation on the future of our environment!

As Burlington continues to grow and evolve, addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future is more important than ever. With the upcoming March 5th elections, the Burlington City Councilor Climate Candidate Forum invites all residents to engage with candidates running for city council as they share their plans and policies for combating climate change, advancing sustainability initiatives, and building a greener, more resilient community.

This forum will allow candidates to answer pressing questions on topics such as the McNeil Plant, environmental justice, and more. It will also allow attendees to ask how counselors plan to address Burlington's climate challenges.

Candidates include: Allie Schachter (D) (East District), Kathy Olwell (P) (East District), and Jennifer Monroe Zakaras (P) (South District)

This is a free, open-to-all event, and we encourage everyone who cares about Burlington’s climate future to attend and participate. Let’s shape a cleaner, greener Burlington together!

For more information visit: https://www.350vermont.org/