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A True American Hero

A True American Hero

From the desk of Jim Madigan July 20, 2017 In this time of great political division in our country, it seems appropriate right now to stop, take a breath and focus our thoughts on someone I think we can all agree is a true American hero and icon – no matter where you...
A True American Hero

Summer’s Here!

After another long, cold and snowy winter, summertime’s finally here – and if you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to it for a long time! There truly is nothing like summer in New England, and no matter where you are: be it the...
A True American Hero

On The Road

On The Road One of the things I have discovered in my 20 + years at WGBY is that, we here in western new England, love to talk about the places we call home. We like to be tour guides to those who aren’t familiar with this region. We know where to go for a good cup of...
A True American Hero

Could Charlie Baker Help America Heal?

By Jim Madigan It seems there’s one thing you can be sure of about Governor Charlie Baker. He is his own man not beholden to any particular political group or ideology. He practices a brand of moderate, middle-of-the-road Republican politics not often seen in today’s...
A True American Hero

Gone But Not Forgotten

We’re taking a break this week from bringing Connecting Point to you over the airwaves, as WGBY presents our March fundraising drive (and please consider supporting us if you can; we simply can’t do the work we do without your help!), but behind the scenes...
A True American Hero

We’ll Be Okay

From the desk of Jim Madigan: “We’ll be okay”…that’s what Barack Obama said this week during his final news conference as President of the United States, less than 48 hours before he would leave office. I hope President Obama is right. Seldom – if ever – in our...
It’s A Long Way To The Top…

It’s A Long Way To The Top…

As my colleague, WGBY Producer Dave Fraser, remarked to me on the cold winter day that we climbed to the top of the famous Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro, Vermont – like the song says: “It’s a long way to the top…” The Harris Hill...
A True American Hero

A Trip To Jamaica

Having just completed our “On the Road in Southern Vermont” series for Connecting Point, it never ceases to amaze me how no matter the region, the state, or the town, it all comes down to – as Paul Fraser of Jamaica, Vermont, told me –...
It’s A Long Way To The Top…

Time To Make A Big Change

From the desk of Jim Madigan: I generally take the idea of amending the United States Constitution pretty seriously. I do believe it is a “living” document and changes must be considered from time to time simply because so much has changed since the framers put this...