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Voices

So happy for family

By
Betsy Jaffe
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 — Issue 313

Love this story! Ana was my son Leo's preschool teacher. I am so happy for the family and the amazing resourcefulness and commitment that brought them all back together. So happy for Ana.

Voices

‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’

By
MacLean Gander

MacLean Gander is retired from a long career as a professor and administrator at Landmark...

On being Jewish now

By
Deborah Lee Luskin

Deborah Lee Luskin , one of this newspaper's original columnists, blogs at deborahleeluskin.com. WILLIAMSVILLE-I have...

Some notes on bravery (and Brahms)

By
Meg Donahue

Meg Donahue is cofounder and chief creative officer of MamaSezz.com, an online enterprise that works...

Looking beyond generalizations

By
Emily Carris Duncan

Emily Carris Duncan (ecarrisduncan.com) represents the Windham-6 district (Wilmington, Whitingham, and Halifax) in the Vermont...

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News

Fire Department launches survey

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 — Issue 684

The Fire Department is seeking community input as part of an EMS study facilitated by AP Triton Consulting. The firm, based in Wyoming, is conducting the study as part of a strategic plan for the next five years. A brief, confidential online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/bfdcitizens seeks input and opinions from the community. The results of the survey will be compiled and published in the final report, tentatively set to release in December. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, a representative from AP...

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Voices

Gov. Scott: Make sure Canada knows where Vermonters stand

By
Arlene Distler
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 — Issue 809

BRATTLEBORO-Where are you, Gov. Scott? I don't blame you for not wanting to engage with Trump's absurd rhetoric and his destructive M.O., but now we're talking about Vermont. The damage to our economy in particular is real, as Canadians take out their anger on trade and tourism. You must know the figures State Treasurer Mike Pieciak shared recently. Canada provides 76% of the state's imports, much of it (52%) energy; we receive $150 million from Canada in tourism revenue. Pieciak...

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Arts

Latchis Arts relaunches film series

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 — Issue 616

Latchis Arts announces the relaunch of its monthly Spotlight Film Series with a focus during the first month on Black Voices. Spotlight is a curated series, featuring films on a different theme each month which shine a spotlight on different voices in filmmaking. Films are shown on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Latchis Theatre; admission is by donation ($10 suggested), but no one will be turned away. This month features four films, widely regarded as insightful and engaging, that...

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