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Common interests, or us-versus-them?
Landlords respond to a proposal to prohibit advance collection of last month's rent
GUILFORD-So Trump has been elected - again. If last time was bad, this time will...
The writers note that they originally sent this letter to their congregation. "We offer it...
WESTMINSTER WEST-Thank you to David Brooks for clearly saying in his Nov. 8 New York...
Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...
Rain fell softly and a light breeze dropped leaves to form a golden path as Jody Williams walked toward the front door of the Green Street School on the morning of Oct. 2. Her brother Mark held an umbrella to protect their mother Ruth's hair, done especially for the occasion - the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Nobel Peace Prize her daughter received in 1997. “I'm not the crying type, but that plaque makes me kind of want to...
Ben Coplan of Marlboro Avenue died Oct. 18 at 82. He had devoted most of his work life to human services. Ben's way of serving meant doing, always, whatever it takes. If he'd helped someone find housing, he got his pickup that evening and helped them move. If someone needed a job, he didn't rely on ads or the Department of Labor - he went after an employer he thought should help and persuaded them to. If the police were...
Next Stage Arts announces the NXT Curators series, supported in part by Vermont Humanities, offering an opportunity for audiences to hear from curators in various arts/humanities fields. The intent is to shine a light on lesser-known styles and genres, providing a behind-the-scenes look at what curators need to consider when working with their medium. “For most, the arts are something we interact with as a finished product. We love the musicians we love, but we don't understand the inner workings,”
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