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Voices

They still sound great

By
Betsy Nichols
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 — Issue 294

Wonderful article - thanks. It prompted me to listen to Feathers tonight for the first time in a few years; the group still sounds great.

I'm going to look for Ruth Garbus's solo music online now!

Voices

Town Meeting: an extremely rare direct democracy

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Bahman Mahdavi

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

In support of judges

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Meg Lucas

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

Ten ways you are being burned by billionaires

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Chuck Collins is a researcher, campaigner, and storyteller based at the Institute for Policy Studies,

When debt crowds out defense

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Jim Freedman

Jim Freedman is a leadership consultant and author. BRATTLEBORO-In the 18th century, Scottish Enlightenment thinker...

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Group lists ‘vital’ projects for county

By
Mike Faher
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 — Issue 339

There aren't many economic development meetings that include talk of trapeze artists. But the New England Center for Circus Arts' high-flying expansion plan was a big part of the buzz here Monday morning as officials announced 14 high-priority economic projects for Windham County. The “vital projects” announcement comes with no funding attached; rather, it's part of an update of the region's federally approved Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Nevertheless, officials placed a lot of emphasis on this year's list, in part...

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Westminster should buy stone quarry

By
John Medeiros
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 — Issue 294

I strongly support the proposal that the town of Westminster purchase the stone quarry on Wellington Hill, in the best interests of the residents. The quarry would then be used exclusively by the town for road maintenance, repairs, and road building in Westminster. I live near the site, near the bridge on Goldies Road. There will be many very unhappy residents in the northeast corner of Westminster if this parcel is purchased by a private business and operated as a...

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VFW Auxiliary sponsors national anthem singing contest for youth

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 — Issue 603

The VFW Post 1034 Auxiliary is taking part in a new national anthem singing contest, “Getting Excited for the Red, White, and Blue.” The entry deadline is Wednesday, March 31. Designed to promote patriotism and encourage youth to learn the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner” while displaying their creativity and vocal talent, the contest is open to youth ages 6 to 16. Entrants do not have to be related to a VFW or Auxiliary member. Contestants must submit a video...

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