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Ava Whitney: grit, determination, and maturity

By
Glenn Richardson
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 — Issue 690

WILLIAMSVILLE — I appreciated Randolph T. Holhut's recent Sports Roundup column in which he highlighted the talented athlete, Ava Whitney, and her heartfelt appeal for more awareness and support for the Brattleboro Union High School cross country, Nordic skiing, and track teams.

These endurance sports have had outsider status for decades, yet despite this reality, Ava Whitney has clearly developed grit, determination, and maturity through her distance endeavors.

Thank you, Mr. Holhut, for sharing an inspiring profile of local talent.

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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

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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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WSESD voters, citing student needs, pass $65.8M budget

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NEYT presents Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 — Issue 658

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