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Voices

Memories of summer past

By
Whit Wheeler
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 — Issue 645

BRATTLEBORO — As the cold of winter brings us in, I think back at last summer and the excitement of the Next Stage Arts Bandwagon Series that brought us out. Surprise, talent, and variety released in an outdoor venue that so countered the gloom of the pandemic that had consumed us. There was joy in the air!

If you were not one of the lucky ones to attend, may your fortune be so this year. You will come home with a smile on your face.

And please give to the Next Stage annual appeal. They cannot do it without our support.

Voices

I can grasp what a massive environmental problem we’re facing. Or I try to.

By
Annie Landenberger

Annie Landenberger is a freelance writer who contributes regularly to these pages. WILLIAMSVILLE-I marched with...

Local antisemitism threatens safety of Jewish Vermonters

By
Michael Knapp

Michael Knapp is a software developer and entrepreneur who is passionate about social justice. GUILFORD-As...

Green Mountain RSVP appreciates funding

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Green Mountain RSVP

Green Mountain Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (GMRSVP) would like to thank the voters of...

Greater Falls Connections thanks voters for support

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Greater Falls Connections

BELLOWS FALLS-Greater Falls Connections (GFC), a substance misuse prevention coalition located in Bellows Falls, thanks...

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 — Issue 734

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