Publisher’s Note: We’re kicking off the 244th anniversary summer celebration of the 1st Vermont Republic’s founding – July 7, 1777! Pick up your 2VR: Second Vermont Republic merch all summer long all over Vermont, or find it at our ONLINE STORE right here. Free Vermont, and long live the UNtied States of America! We’ll be offline until Autumn – enjoying the beauty of our Green Mountains all summer long. See you Outside!