Beste Brattle Podcasts (2024)

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BHS e482- Stephen R. Bradley Part 1 6:06

6d ago6:06

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Stephen R. Bradley was instrumental in winning recognition of Vermont by the newly established United States of America. This is a story of his early experiences in Vermont.Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Pool Project Updates, Solid Waste Options 10:30

7d ago10:30

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on October 1, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 1: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Pool Project page here. The pool conceptual designs are here. View the Community Safety…

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BHS e481-Four Significant Estey Organ Employees 6:32

12d ago6:32

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This recording marks the tenth year of BAMS students' collaboration with the historical society in the production of these local history recordings. For a span of approximately 100 years the Estey Company built over 500,000 reed organs and 3,000 pipe organs. The Estey Organ Company is said to have been the largest, and longest lasting, reed organ c…

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Ordinance Updates, State Legislative Priorities 9:11

21d ago9:11

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on September 17 and 19, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1. SHOW NOTES — Sept. 17: Meeting materials, Watch Sept. 19: Meeting materials, Watch View the Community Safety project page here. Ballo…

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BHS e480-Discoveries: Foot Warmers and Scales 6:53

21d ago6:53

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Our artifact collection continues to generate stories from the past...Here are two tales researched and told by BHS President Lee Ha...a doctor's scale and an 1830's foot warmer used at churchVon Brattleboro Historical Society

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BHS e479-A Doctor's Tale...Edward R. Lynch 5:55

26d ago5:55

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Carol Farrington shares information about the life of Dr. Edward R. Lynch, founder of Melrose Hospital in West Brattleboro, which operated from 1907 until the Doctor's death in 1930...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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BHS e478-EsteyFest '24 and Walking Tour 5:57

1M ago5:57

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In the next few weeks the Brattleboro Historical Society and Estey Organ Museum will offer many opportunities to explore the history of the Estey Organ Company AND experience various free performances featuring Estey reed organs. Here's the story..Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Acceptable Community Conduct Ordinance 9:27

1M ago9:27

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on September 3, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 and a special meeting to be held on Thursday, September 19. SHOW NOTES — Sept. 3: Meeting materials, Watch View the Community Safety project…

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Episode 74: Lauren Bacall Centennial Tribute 2:30:01

1M ago2:30:01

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We pay tribute to one of our favorite movie stars on the occasion of what would have been her 100th birthday. Lauren Bacall's early films played a major role in the history of the Brattle Theatre, and she's a figure all four of us have long admired. We take a deep dive into some of Bacall's most revered pictures as well as some of her lesser-known …

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BHS e477-Mary Rogers' Suffrage Story 5:35

1M ago5:35

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Mary Rogers was likely a child of an enslaved family. She became a housekeeper and may have been the first woman of color in Brattleboro to vote for President in the 1920 election. Here's her story...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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BHS e476-Mary Lou Williams-Jazz Innovator, Political Activist 5:59

2M ago5:59

5:59

In 1944 pianist Mary Lou Williams did something that had never been done before. She headlined an integrated traveling musical revue that toured the country to advocate for a particular Presidential candidate. In the 1940’s most stage and concert performances were segregated. However, this multi-racial revue featured a mixture of musical styles. Wo…

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Downtown Safety Action Plan 8:30

2M ago8:30

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In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 20 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024. SHOW NOTES — August 20: Meeting materials, Watch View the Community Safety project page here. The Downtown Safety Action Plan discussed during the Aug.…

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BHS e475-Benjamin Hall and Early Vermont History 5:55

2M ago5:55

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At the young age of 22 Benjamin Hall began compiling early Vt history from the eastern side of the state. In the mid-1800's most Vt history books focused on the western side of the Green Mountains. Benjamin Hall fixed that problem. Here's the story...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Developing Safety Zones 8:23

2M ago8:23

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In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 6 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Show notes — August 6: Meeting materials, watch August 20: Meeting materials Confirm your voter info is up-to-date before September 1. Take the pool survey before the A…

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BHS e474-1924 Ku Klux Klan in Vermont 9:18

2M ago9:18

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Superior Court Justice Harrie B. Chase sentenced Klan members to the Windsor State Prison 100 years ago as the KKK attempted to establish a foothold in the Green Mountains. This was a time when bigotry and racism were openly promoted by some Vermonters. The attached image is a photo of Harrie B. Chase. Here's the story...…

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BHS e473-Roger Haydock and the 1968 Democratic Convention 6:39

2M ago6:39

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In 1968 a young Roger Haydock hitchhiked to Chicago to protest at the Democratic National Convention. Here's his story...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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BHS e472-Ladies Enterprise Society Bandstand 6:19

3M ago6:19

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The Ladies Enterprise Society bandstand, built in 1914, is a tangible artifact of the organization's commitment to the Esteyville neighborhood. The Society provided baskets of food, meals, and child care for families experiencing sickness or injury. The organization also donated to many local agencies like Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Reforme…

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Legislative Priorities, Safety Updates 9:46

3M ago9:46

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In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on July 23 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Show notes — July 23: Meeting Materials, Watch Click here to learn more about the State Primary Election. The Brattleboro Police Department will be hosting National Night…

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BHS e471-A L Root Transportation 9:06

3M ago9:06

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Brattleboro Historical Society Trustee Peter Root recently shared memories of his father's local trucking company. He spoke about growing up in Brattleboro in the 1940's and 50's and how the company changed with the times...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Episode 73: Cruel Summer 2:00:14

3M ago2:00:14

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As the dog days of summer approach, we take a look at the sweatiest movies we can think of. Many of these films artfully showcase how oppressive heat leads to conflict.

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BHS e470-Putney Folk Part 3 9:36

3M ago9:36

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In 1973 Ry Cooder played at Windham College. The concert was one of many arranged by Putney Folk. This is the story of two of the main forces behind Putney Folk and how their careers led to many accolades, including a Grammy...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Parking, State Legislators, & Community Safety on July 23 Agenda 9:01

3M ago9:01

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In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on July 9 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2024. SHOW NOTES — July 9: Meeting Materials, Watch Click here to learn more about the State Primary Election. The Brattleboro Police Department will be hosting National Night Ou…

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BHS e469-Putney Folk, Misty Meadows and the Olson's 7:29

3M ago7:29

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Nancy and Victor Olson remember the 1970's and the music created at Misty Meadows Farm...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Parking, Waste Program Updates 10:51

3M ago10:51

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In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on June 18 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Show notes — June 18: Meeting Materials, Watch July 9: Meeting Materials The Fuller Park Public Forum has been rescheduled for July 10 The Rec & Parks Department will be ho…

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BHS e468-Green Mt. Boys, Windham College & Putney Folk 9:31

3M ago9:31

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An early version of local musicians, The Stockwells, began in the 1970's as The Green Mountain Boys. Here's how they started, and found themselves playing with many accomplished performers at Windham College. Putney Folk, the promoters of several performances, is also discussed in this recording...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Episode 72: Desperately Seeking Susan Seidelman 1:25:46

4M ago1:25:46

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We welcome Susan Seidelman to the podcast in celebration of her new memoir and her upcoming live appearance at the Brattle on July 18th. In addition to listening to stories about her life in film, we talk about what her films have meant to us and what it was like revisiting many of them while reading her book. We also dive into the past couple of m…

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BHS e467-Esteyville Bandstand at Fuller Park 6:54

4M ago6:54

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One hundred and ten years ago the Esteyville neighborhood bandstand at Fuller Park was dedicated in a ceremony organized by the Ladies Enterprise Society. An audience of 500 attended the dedication and listened to the inaugural band concert. The future of the bandstand will be discussed in the coming weeks. This recording shares some of the bandsta…

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BHS e466-Clif Taylor and Short Ski Development 6:23

4M ago6:23

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In 1955 Clif Taylor moved with his young family to Brattleboro. He became President of the Outing Club and offered ski lessons at Living Memorial Park. He began experimenting with shorter skis to speed up the learning process for beginning skiers. In 1961 the Stephen Greene Press published Instant Skiing, a how-to book for learning to ski with shor…

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BHS e465-Juneteenth 2022 Civil War Soldier's Monument 13:54

4M ago13:54

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In 2022 town government placed a corrective plaque near the Civil War Soldier's Monument on the Common. This recording is a collection of excerpts from the ceremony with added context from current BAMS students.Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Parking, Solid Waste Discussions Return June 18 9:56

4M ago9:56

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In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on June 4 and previews a regular meeting scheduled for June 18. Show notes — June 4: Meeting Materials, Watch The library will close early on June 20 for a network upgrade Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20 Pool Public Forum on June 25 Canal …

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BHS e464-Northwest Corner of West B Cemetery 7:29

4M ago7:29

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The northwest corner of West Brattleboro’s Mather Road Cemetery is a solemn spot. The back row of uniform gravestones with inscriptions facing the woods are people who died while under the supervision of the town. Some were living at the Town Farm, others resided at the Brattleboro Retreat, and a few bodies were unclaimed after they died at the hos…

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BHS e463-Sue Mitchell; Humor, Flexibility and Caring 8:56

5M ago8:56

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Sue Mitchell will be retiring from Brattleboro Area Middle School this year. She has worked more than forty years in local schools. Sue was born and grew up in Brattleboro, attending St. Michael’s School until it closed, and then finishing her high school years at Brattleboro Union High School. This is a bit of her story...…

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Retreat Rescheduled 9:06

5M ago9:06

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In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on May 21, previews a meeting scheduled for June 4, and discusses the agenda for the 2024 Selectboard Retreat, which has been rescheduled for June 13. Show notes — May 21 Meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Apply to a board or committee Save the …

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BHS e462-Memorial Day and "Defenders Of The Union" 5:55

5M ago5:55

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In 1906 the “Defenders of the Union” monument on the local fairgrounds was dedicated during a well-attended ceremony at the old military camp. U.S. member of Congress, Kittredge Haskins, was one of the dignitaries who spoke at the commemoration. Memorial Day and a history of the monument are discussed in the recording.…

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Episode 71: Reunion Week: 1949, 1974, 1999 2:45:08

5M ago2:45:08

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We kick off Season 5 with our annual Reunion Week show, talking about films celebrating their 75th, 50th, and 25th anniversaries. This year, that's 1949, the year of the first televised Oscar ceremony; 1974, one of the greatest movie years of all time; and 1999, a pivotal, trendsetting year for cinema. While our discussion is tied to the series run…

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BHS e461-H.P. Lovecraft and Brattleboro 6:01

5M ago6:01

6:01

In 1928 a local columnist, Vrest Orton, wrote an article for the Brattleboro Reformer entitled, “A Weird Writer is in Our Midst.” The column was about H.P. Lovecraft. Howard Phillips Lovecraft was a writer from Providence, Rhode Island who would later become well-known for his science fiction/fantasy/horror stories.Here's the story of how the Bratt…

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Charter Chat, Updating Ordinances, Housing 6:46

5M ago6:46

6:46

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on May 7 and previews a meeting scheduled for May 21. Show notes — May 7 Meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Watch the Charter Revision Commission’s update Join us at the Town's first-ever Committee Fair Save the Date: Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20 Provide …

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BHS e460-Mary Palmer Tyler, Trailblazer 6:09

5M ago6:09

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Mary Palmer Tyler wrote a healthcare book in 1811. It was called "The Maternal Physician" and was the first book of its kind in the United States. A book written for women, by a woman, that addressed health and domestic issues...a second edition was published in 1818. Tyler moved to Brattleboro in 1801, had 11 children and lived to be 91 years old.…

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Town Seeks Input on Solid Waste Program 9:48

6M ago9:48

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In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on April 16 and April 25, and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 7. Show notes — April 16 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch April 25: Meeting Material, Watch Provide input about the Solid Waste Program Join us at the Town's first-e…

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BHS e459-Daniel Webster, the Union, and Brattleboro 6:00

6M ago6:00

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200 years ago Daniel Webster was a strong advocate for keeping the United States together during tumultuous times. He also had some connections with Brattleboro...here's the story...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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BHS e458-Town Farms and Paupers 1837-1950 8:47

6M ago8:47

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From 1837 to 1950 Brattleboro operated a Town Farm to provide support for those who could not financially take care of themselves. This is the story...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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Episode 70: Needle Drops 1:53:45

6M ago1:53:45

1:53:45

We close out our 4th season with a show about needle drops, those brilliant and sometimes lazy pop music choices filmmakers employ to set a tone, evoke an era, express a character's unspoken emotions, or just give the film a burst of energy.Von Ian Brownell

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BHS e457 - The Robb Sugaring Report 15:10

6M ago15:10

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BAMS students interviewed Ben Robb of Robb Family Farm concerning this year's sugaring season. The Robb's have been sugaring on Ames Hill in West Brattleboro for four generations. It was a wide-ranging interview touching upon the polar vortex, the Canadian Maple Federation, changing taste palates, evolving technology and predicted long term trends …

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BHS e456-Irah D Spaulding, early pilot 8:50

6M ago8:50

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Irah D. Spaulding was 19 when he earned his pilot's license in 1912. Irah grew up on Elliot Street. He was the first person to fly an exhibition biplane at the Valley Fairgrounds. He served in World War I and continued flying experimental planes for the Navy after the war. Injuries caused him to leave the military in 1922. He would later have an in…

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Bridge 54 Project, Solid Waste Program & EMS Policy 9:04

6M ago9:04

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This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on April 2, 2024 and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 as well as a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25. Show notes — April 2 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Summer Day Camp registrations are open now. The Planning Department is holding an …

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BHS e455-Pleasant Valley Reservoir and Italian Immigrants 7:43

6M ago7:43

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Pleasant Valley Reservoir is a vital piece of the Brattleboro water system. Here's the story of its 1909 construction and how Italian workers were involved in many of the major infrastructure projects of the time...Von Brattleboro Historical Society

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The Selectboard Transitions 10:03

7M ago10:03

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This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on March 21, 2024, the reorganizational meeting held on March 26, and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for April 2. Show notes — March 21 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch View the latest conceptual designs of the pool at Living Memorial Park here. Representative Town Meeting was hel…

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BHS e454-1932 Eclipse (and 1925) 6:25

7M ago6:25

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The last major solar eclipse to pass over Brattleboro occurred in 1932. Radio was still a fairly new technology and scientists studied the impact of a solar eclipse on commercial radio signals. The press called this the first "spectator eclipse" as many people traveled to see the rare, natural phenomenon. Here is the story...…

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BHS e453-The Kipling's and Mary Cabot (part 2) 9:24

7M ago9:24

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Carrie Balestier and Rudyard Kipling were married and moved to Vermont in 1892. They would remain in the Brattleboro area until a family feud caused them to move to England in 1896. Local historian Mary Cabot was a family friend and wrote about what caused them to leave...here's the story (portrait of Carrie Balestier Kipling)…

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Episode 69: Boston Underground Film Festival 1:02:13

7M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Boston Underground Film Festival programmers Kevin Monahan and Nicole McControversy join us to discuss the history of this unique fest and their 2024 lineup.

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