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Saturday, December 9, 2023 — Issue 744

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Planet Hank is at our door

By
Anne Henshaw

Anne Henshaw is an independent educational consultant and advocate for disability rights. CHESTER-On Oct. 18,

Danger to the Constitution

By
Laurie Goldman

TRENTON, MAINE-Jo Schneiderman's piece on self-censorship is one of the most important and precise framings...

We must do more to stop U.S. complicity in Gaza

By
Steve Wangh

BRATTLEBORO-Our senators, Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders, and our Representative, Becca Balint, have been in...

Sweat and ash: the spirit of community in Windham

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Michael Pelton

Michael Pelton, a farm owner and operator and engaged community member, serves on the Windham...

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Twin Valley School District failed to address harassment and ‘hostile educational environment,’ federal investigation finds

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Peter D'Auria
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 — Issue 709

A federal investigation found that the Twin Valley Unified Union School District failed to prevent a “hostile” school climate that included “targeted peer harassment” at Twin Valley Middle-High School, officials announced on March 16. In a settlement with the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office, the district agreed to update its policies, improve training programs, and monitor the school's environment more closely, the agencies said. “Schools should feel safe for all children, but when harassment does happen, schools...

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A valuable lesson in civility

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Gino Palmeri
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 — Issue 730

You published a statement from the Aug. 23 Putney Selectboard meeting by Chair Aileen Chute. I can't think of a better example of a highly competent leader in local government explaining to people that their behavior cannot change the way town policies work. By simply reading her statement, I learned a lot about how good town planning protects people. While strong housing trusts and land trusts are far from perfect, I am grateful that we have them providing alternatives to...

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Chamber Series celebrates Beethoven

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 — Issue 808

BRATTLEBORO-The Brattleboro Music Center (BMC) Chamber Series spotlights works by Beethoven. "A Beethoven Celebration" featuring Joseph Lin and friends is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m. at the BMC. The program will include string quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, "Serioso"; violin sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96; and piano trio in B-flat major, Op. 97, "Archduke." "From prayerful meditation and delicate lyricism to passionate outbursts and playful exuberance, Beethoven's three consecutive masterpieces offer...

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