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Wednesday, July 12, 2023 — Issue 722

Newfane

• Newbrook Fire Department, 698 Route 30, Newfane

Jamaica

• Jamaica Masonic Lodge, 110 VT-30, Jamaica

Londonderry

• Londonderry Flood Brook School, 91 VT-11, Londonderry

• Londonderry Town Hall, 100 Old School Road, Londonderry

• South Londonderry Baptist Church, 62 Crescent St., Londonderry

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BRATTLEBORO-A reminder to readers that, as has been the case since 2023, The Commons will...

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