News and Current Events
reliable, informative, empowering
The Library gathers reliable news sources together in electronic form, just as we do with physical newspapers and journals. Some electronic news sources have familiar text and images, and others are text-only. Some are part of larger databases, such as America’s News. Questions? You’re not alone! Feel free to Ask a Librarian.
Check Facts and Put News in Context
*Opposing Viewpoints Browse a library of hot-button topics, read viewpoints, and access useful background sources to understand the news.
News Literacy Project develops free tools that promote “knowledge and ability to participate in civic society as well-informed, critical thinkers.”
Vermont Newspapers & News Agencies
*Brattleboro Reformer from NewsBank Current news and searchable archive of articles from Brattleboro’s daily newspaper.
- Full text edition: 2003-current
- Full image edition: July 2024-current
The Commons “Not-for-Profit, Award-Winning Community News and Views for Windham County, Vermont”
*Vermont State News Collection News from the Brattleboro Reformer, Rutland Herald, Vermont Business, VTDigger, and many more throughout Vermont, from Newsbank.
VTDigger “an independent digital news organization covering issues of statewide interest in Vermont. It is a project of the Vermont Journalism Trust, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.”
U.S. / World Newspapers & News Agencies
*America’s News from Newsbank. Explore current topics in a wide collection reliable U.S. news sources, including regional and community newspapers. Browse hot topics or search by keyword.
*New York Times Digital Edition Library patrons and visitors on-site can redeem free 72-hour passes for the full online edition of the New York Times. When a pass runs out, get a new one.
*Gale Onefile News Full-text newspaper articles from the U.S. and around the world.
Al-Jezeera “an independent news organisation funded in part by the Qatari government,” was founded in 1996 with the stated mission to provide “a broad and deep perspective on regional and international affairs, putting the human being directly at the centre of the news agenda.”
More Citizen Media in Brattleboro
BCTV: Brattleboro Community Television “To promote civic engagement and transparency, and to empower community members to share their knowledge, views and creativity, without prejudice.”
iBrattleboro “It’s a local news source by and for the people of Brattleboro, Vermont, published continually.”
WVEW “Brattleboro Community Radio is an independent, non-commercial, all-access community radio station serving the greater Brattleboro area.”
FEATURED EVENTS
*Resources with an asterisk require a Brooks Memorial Library card or access on-site at the library.