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Voices

Poor would be hit harder by climate tax

By
Jan Freed
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 — Issue 284

The poor will be impacted by climate change to a far greater degree than the wealthy, though all will be affected.

If the carbon fees are rebated to citizens, any price bubbles will be fully compensated for.

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Town Meeting: an extremely rare direct democracy

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NEWFANE-Town Meeting, a state holiday usually held on the first Tuesday in March, is a...

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This letter, submitted by Meg Lucas, is co-signed by Nancy Witherill (Bartonsville), Sherry Maher (Athens),

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When debt crowds out defense

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Windham sheriff drops court security contract

By
Mike Faher
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 — Issue 365

As of Sept. 1, sheriff's deputies won't be protecting either of Windham County's courthouses. County Sheriff Keith Clark says he isn't renewing his department's courthouse security contract because the state's offer for fiscal year 2017 doesn't come close to covering his costs. Clark agreed to a two-month extension covering July and August, and state officials say they are seeking security providers who are interested in taking over after that. “While we are disappointed that the two sides could not come...

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My music, my friendships, my life

By
Samirah Evans
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 — Issue 321

My husband and I were finally allowed back in New Orleans two months after the levees broke. The entire city was gray and looked like the epitome of a ghost town. The biggest tragedy was witnessing the markings on the homes that indicated lives lost, one of which happened to be across the street where we lived. All that seemed to be alive were swarms of gnats that greeted us as we approached our home. We had to be covered...

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Arts

MSA hosts Scott Morgan exhibit

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 — Issue 414

Scott Morgan is the featured artist in the show entitled “Water Music Art” that opened this week at Main Street Arts and runs through Aug. 11. A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, June 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Morgan's work showcases pieces that pays homage to the environments, influences, and instruments that have shaped his art and life, according to a news release. “Water, primarily in the form of the ocean, has been one of the...

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