I was unjustly kidnapped or detained, if you want to go by the legal term, Mahdawi said with a wry smile. And without the support and the love that I received from the people of Vermont... I may not have been here today among you.
Amidon reflects on his Vermont upbringing, emphasizing a life steeped in folk traditions and a deep connection to music rather than popular culture.
"After careful consideration and in response to our inability to meet the needs of program recipients, the decision was made to suspend teleworking," said Joshua Marshall, a spokesperson for the department.
"If a Vermonter can't afford to connect their home to the fiber that goes down their road, it is challenging for them to connect. The VCBB mission is to connect every Vermont resident, and the state has made a commitment to help residents overcome barriers to connecting to high-speed internet, which is now a basic necessity," said VCBB Deputy Director Rob Fish.
In this renovated warehouse, you'll find art galleries, performance spaces, and a counter-service restaurant serving global-inspired sandwiches for dinner and similarly eclectic vittles, like kimchi scrambled eggs, for Sunday brunch.