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Thanks from a new justice of the peace

By
Cass Wright
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 — Issue 182

ROCKINGHAM — I am happy to report that, thanks to the faith and support of my fellow Rockingham residents, I have been elected as a new justice of the peace, with my term starting Feb. 1, 2013.

As soon as I'm sworn in, I shall begin serving the needs of taxpayers, voters, civil authorities, and all concerned citizens here in Windham County, as well as those seeking a marriage officiant anywhere in Vermont.

Please accept my gratitude for voting me into this office; I pledge to do my best for all of you, in every way I can.

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Stepping up and pulling together

By
Fric Spruyt

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Teachers missed out on once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

By
Amy Moore

BRATTLEBORO-The recent eclipse that Vermonters were able to experience was beyond breathtaking. My husband and...

Another choice for end-of-life autonomy

By
Burt Tepfer

PUTNEY-As a physician and a hospice volunteer, I read with interest the recent article highlighting...

Short-term rentals, short-term gains

By
Holly Bartel

BELLOWS FALLS-I see as a huge problem the number of apartments and houses being used...

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Vermont-born composer’s new opera featured in ‘Met: Live in HD’ simulcast at Latchis

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