This issue starkly highlights the disconnect between the more urban and liberal centers of central and western Vermont and our predominantly rural and conservative communities.

The college began phasing out several academic programs, including its law, accounting and finance majors last summer. Students enrolled in those programs say they were caught off-guard.

Vermont’s secure storage law is a proactive step we can all take to keep kids safe and more people need to know about it. More resources on secure storage can be found at besmartforkids.org.