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Voices

A common thread?

By
Ruth Witty
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 — Issue 338

Recent stories:

• Economic problems in southern Vermont - lack of jobs, etc.

• Opposition to Justice Center in Bellows Falls.

• Opposition to gas plant in Vernon.

• Opposition to wind power plant.

Gee, can there be a connection here?

Voices

What has the U.S. done?

By
Kate Kenner

GUILFORD-So Trump has been elected - again. If last time was bad, this time will...

Keeping faith in ‘interesting times’

By
The Beloved Community VT

The writers note that they originally sent this letter to their congregation. "We offer it...

Election results: obvious, but still shocking

By
M.N. Scherbatskoy

WESTMINSTER WEST-Thank you to David Brooks for clearly saying in his Nov. 8 New York...

We’ve become a business with a community problem

By
Hannah Sorila

Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...

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News

Around the Towns

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 — Issue 298

WBA plans meeting with Brattleboro Police on rash of home break-ins WEST BRATTLEBORO - On Thursday, March 26, the West Brattleboro Association (WBA) will host a discussion with the Brattleboro Police Department about recent property break-ins. It will be held in the Hayes Court Community Room on Garfield Drive at 7 p.m. All residents are invited to pose questions to the police and get pointers on how best to avoid future break-ins. This forum will also provide an opportunity for...

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Voices

Why are good builders hard to find?

By
Guy Payne
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 — Issue 429

Who will do the work and do it well? “I have hired an architect who can create plans and construction details for what I want to execute,” says one homeowner, who is trying to remediate ice dams on his roof. “What I have not been able to find is a builder who understands these issues and presents realistic solutions.” It's raising eyebrows around the country because this homeowner touches on an issue that is both prevalent and part of a...

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Arts

Oscar-nominated Indian film ‘Chhello Show’ to be screened at Epsilon Spires

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 — Issue 727

Epsilon Spires, in collaboration with Vidhi Salla of "Vidhi's Bollywood Jukebox," will host a special screening of Last Film Show (2021), also known as Chhello Show on Friday, August 18, at 7:30 p.m. In this film, a nine-year-old boy, Samay, lives in a remote village in western India and harbors dreams of becoming a filmmaker after watching his first Bollywood film. Last Film Show was India's official entry to the 95th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.

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