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Tragedy in Colorado

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — Issue 162

In next week's paper, we plan to publish a roundup of points of view that tackle some of the difficult issues in the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Colorado which has gripped the national debate.

People can disagree - reasonably and otherwise - on the constellation of topics surrounding this shooting, ranging from gun control to behavioral health.

We welcome readers' thoughtful contributions.

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BRATTLEBORO-When I wrote in the Dec. 10, 2014, edition of The Commons that "Brattleboro, Vermont, now has three operating breweries," it was with an excitement that bordered on effusive. The then-recent opening of Hermit Thrush Brewery on High Street really put the town on an enviable map of craft beer brewing locations. Three breweries in a relatively small town? What could be better? Now there are none. Luckily, this is true only for the moment. The Whetstone Beer Company was...

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Not enough time to work

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011 — Issue 123

RE: Karl Meyer's Viewpoint [“Failed salmon program doesn't deserve new life,” Oct. 12]. The effort to bring back the salmon was but a six-generation attempt of serious restoration. That is much too short a period of time. The herring run also needs an answer that has a bearing on the poor salmon returns.

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Baker Street Readers announce second season of Sherlock Holmes stories

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 — Issue 526

The Baker Street Readers will return to the Hooker-Dunham Theater for a second season of dramatic readings of Sherlock Holmes stories this fall. In their first season, the Readers presented a short story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original collection, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, once a month from January to June. Each reading featured Tony Grobe as John Watson and James Gelter as Sherlock Holmes. The first season alone included 20 guest performers and reached an audience of more...

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