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Voices

Making Christmas bright for kids with HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C

By
Jo Schneiderman
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 — Issue 287

GUILFORD — Twin States Network thanks local businesses and individuals who made it possible for us to distribute Christmas gifts to 53 children in Vermont and New Hampshire who are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C.

We specifically wish to thank Michelle Clark and the staff of the Marriott in downtown Keene (Colwen Hotels group), Nancy Tierra, and the Miracle Providers of the Northeast.

Twin States Network relies of the generosity of local businesses and individuals to ensure that these families are able to enjoy the holidays. Thanks again so much.

Voices

Planet Hank is at our door

By
Anne Henshaw

Anne Henshaw is an independent educational consultant and advocate for disability rights. CHESTER-On Oct. 18,

Danger to the Constitution

By
Laurie Goldman

TRENTON, MAINE-Jo Schneiderman's piece on self-censorship is one of the most important and precise framings...

We must do more to stop U.S. complicity in Gaza

By
Steve Wangh

BRATTLEBORO-Our senators, Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders, and our Representative, Becca Balint, have been in...

Sweat and ash: the spirit of community in Windham

By
Michael Pelton

Michael Pelton, a farm owner and operator and engaged community member, serves on the Windham...

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State police to focus on opiates, mental-health response

By
Mike Faher
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 — Issue 394

As he settles into his new role as commander of the Vermont State Police Westminster station, Lt. Anthony French is not shying away from big law-enforcement topics like opiates and mental health. But he's also thinking about the nuts and bolts of basic police work at the newly consolidated Windham County barracks. So the 19-year state police veteran is offering a heads-up for drivers on Interstate 91 in southeastern Vermont: Expect to see more cruisers. “We've been trying to get...

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Voices

Could a hybrid approach curb roadside trash?

By
Regan Pride
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 — Issue 358

Interesting proposition. There is a lot of possibly unnecessary packaging on many consumer products, especially items like cell phones, televisions, coffee makers, and the like. The Amazon and eBay phenomena also greatly contribute to this waste. A packaging tax would certainly give manufacturers an incentive to reduce that packaging if applied at the producer end. However, the point is well taken that this could then create an extra tax burden to shoppers at the grocery store as manufacturers pass the...

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Arts

‘New music’ duo to perform at Open Music Collective

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 — Issue 390

On Sunday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m., Open Music Collective will present the returning duo Contra-Temp, featuring virtuoso bassist Salvatore Macchia. Contra-Temp is an exciting “new music” duo that features composer/performers Salvatore Macchia on contrabass and Jazer Giles on electronics. Their repertoire is made up of pieces for solo bass, bass and synthesized sound, bass and live electronics, and bass live electronics and interactive video, according to a news release. Although the group is actively involved in commissioning new works,

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