One wrong click could get you Windows 10 — whether you want it or not By Matt Weinberger 14 hours ago Microsoft’s aggressive campaign to get users to download and install the new Windows 10 operating system appears to be accelerating. Users on Windows 7 and 8.1 are getting pop-up windows, announcing that “Windows 10 is a Recommended Update for this PC,” alongside a time when it plans to do…
BARRE — Every now and then a concerned citizen or group of citizens attempts to bring attention to a social issue by taking the law into their own hands, in the form of threats or public shaming. Barre Mayor Thomas Lauzon said in an interview Thursday that he has seen this, and it often takes shape on Facebook. “If I had to pay a dollar every time I read something…
Photo by Sarah Milligan Children place flowers in a vase in memory of their friend, Drew Bernier, who died at age 7 of a rare disease. A service of remembrance and a celebration of his life was held on Saturday at the Barre Municipal Auditorium. BARRE — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening to mourn the death and celebrate the life of 7-year-old Drew Isaac Bernier who, with his affinity…
BARRE — In honor of 7-year-old Drew Bernier, community members will wear their best superhero costume today. The day is being called Superhero Day, as Bernier was a big fan of superheroes. He died last week after a battle with a leukemia. Donations are welcome, and Drewstrong T-shirts will be available for sale at Granite City Graphics, 279-2883. The community is also invited to join in the celebration of Bernier’s…
Bernier Family GoFundMe Page I wanted to take a moment to comment on Drew Bernier, who was diagnosed with MDS, and recently passed away at Boston Children’s Hospital. I have been following the posts on Facebook, and have been saddened by his death, but he IS the definition of a “Superhero” Drew liked Superman and Batman: He was followed all over the world, due to the impact of…
Barre Comes Together after Losing a Local Superhero
BARRE, Vt. – A little boy who stole the hearts of Vermonters with his fight against a rare blood disorder has died. We first met Drew Bernier two years ago when he was 6 and in need of a bone marrow transplant. The Barre community rallied to help pay his medical expenses. And last spring, classmates held a rally at school dressed up like superheroes in honor of Drew, who they…