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Much has been written about the effort expended on changing the way Vermont's education is...
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With the return of Rep. Emily Long of Newfane as House majority leader, Windham County will again be represented in the leadership of the Vermont House of Representatives for the coming 2023–24 biennium. Democratic members of the House selected their leadership slate during a public caucus held on Dec. 3 at the State House in Montpelier. Rep. Jill Krowinski of Burlington was elected by the 104-member caucus to return for her second term as Speaker of the House. Krowinski's nomination...
BRATTLEBORO-This afternoon at the Co-op, when I greeted a fellow with whom, for years, I have enjoyed mutually friendly encounters, I got ambushed. Without prelude or preliminaries, he accused me of hating Palestinians. Blind-sided, confused, offended, I wanted an explanation. "I read what you wrote in the paper," he said. "I suggest that you read more carefully," I replied. Writing about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I knew, would be like walking across a minefield. In an opinion piece, I discussed suppression...
BRATTLEBORO-In a sunny second-floor studio, actor, director, filmmaker, writer, producer, and musician Robert "Bob" Marcus offers weekly acting workshops - free and open to all, from curious newcomers to seasoned pros. In this ongoing series Marcus launched in December, the focus is on developing, workshopping, and showcasing works-in-progress through community feedback and small live performances as participants "build confidence, skill, experience, and expertise," says Marcus on his website. Marcus, a native of New York City, has "officially" been in the...
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