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Common interests, or us-versus-them?
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Common interests, or us-versus-them?

Landlords respond to a proposal to prohibit advance collection of last month's rent
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — Issue 581

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The case that redefined U.S. schools

By
Bill Holiday

Bill Holiday, a retired veteran social studies teacher of 48 years, believes in exposing students...

We can change tax policies for a more just, equitable society

By
Ralph Howe

BRATTLEBORO-Property taxes are really high in Vermont, anda lot of folks struggle to pay them,

Reflections on the 2026 legislative session

By
Mike Mrowicki

Michael Mrowicki represents the Windham-4 district (Putney, Dummerston, and Westminster) in the state Legislature and...

Windham communities invest in SeVEDS through municipal funding

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Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies

BRATTLEBORO-Town Meeting season has wrapped up, and communities across Windham County continue to demonstrate strong,

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Bellows Falls diner plans come into focus

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Robert F. Smith
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 — Issue 756

Plans are falling into place to make sure that a restored and reopened historic diner installed downtown 80 years ago heads into its next 80 years on a strong and sustainable foundation. Literally. Over a year ago, the citizen's group Rockingham for Progress Inc. signed a purchase-and-sale agreement with former owner Brian McAllister, for the Miss Bellows Falls Diner, on Rockingham Street. The 1941 Worcester Lunch Car has been closed for over three years. Rockingham For Progress, a civic organization...

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Last call for dancers to perform in ‘Can Windham County Dance?’

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 — Issue 550

Are you interested in joining the 2020 cast of Can Windham County Dance? Have you ever imagined yourself dancing in the spotlight? Would you enjoy performing in front of a live audience? Are you looking for a way to positively influence the lives of young people and families in Windham County? If you answered yes to the above questions, Youth Services wants you! The nonprofit is organizing Can Windham County Dance?, its third annual gala with a goal of raising...

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Lawmakers pivot in response to a pandemic

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Jeanette White
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 — Issue 574

It has been 4{1/2} months since we left the State House to begin doing our work remotely. During the 3{1/2} months we met remotely, we originally focused our work on COVID-19 issues. In the Senate Committee on Government Operations, we had much work to do very quickly. We worked with Vermont League of Cities and Towns to modify statutes to allow town government to continue to function. We addressed laws affecting open meetings, local elections, access to public records, property-tax...

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