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Voices

Telling the truth

By
Arnold Ruff
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 — Issue 176

RE: “'It's all about Vermonters': U.S. Rep. Welch campaigns for fourth term” [News, Oct. 24]:

Where is the money coming from? The United States of America is broke, the Democrats want more, and “We the People” get the bill - why?

As Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston has recently said, “When candidates go negative, it means they have nothing to talk about.” That describes Obama and Biden in all four debates.

The liberal media will not tell the truth - why?

Voices

Not looking away

By
Amy-Louise Pfeffer

BELLOWS FALLS-Fellow citizens, I write to you with a request founded in feelings of love,

With 14% tax increase, what happens to those struggling economically?

By
Lynne Kennedy

BRATTLEBORO-I've been a supporter of Emilie Kornheiser since she first ran for Legislature. Now, however,

Let’s make our future as bright as the past we remember

By
Shelby Brimmer

Shelby Brimmer is the owner, with Paul Martocci, of Martocci's Restaurant on Elliot Street in...

Not furious, but thankful, for end of Roe v. Wade

By
Danielle Miller

DEERFIELD, MASS.-Two years later, Democrats are still furious over Roe v. Wade being overturned. But...

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News

Resources for those affected by Boston explosions, and ways to help those in need

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — Issue 199

Numerous aid groups have stepped forward in the wake of Monday's explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line, which resulted in at least three deaths and more than 140 injured. The American Red Cross is reporting that they have sufficient supplies of blood in Boston's hospitals for who were injured in Monday's explosions, but they are encouraging people to sign up for future blood drives. Call 800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment to give blood, or to get...

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Voices

Why in God’s name do we not want Rescue?

By
William E. Kraham
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 — Issue 730

The resolution that we passed at Representative Town Meeting this year directed the Selectboard to "set up a process to determine the future of emergency medical services in Brattleboro that is transparent and takes into account the opinions of town residents." The process should be fair and unbiased. The genesis of this resolution was the town's abrupt announcement on April 11, 2022 of its intent to sever a five-decade relationship with Rescue Inc. This strategy was made in secret, with...

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Arts

A birthday concert

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 — Issue 433

The past, present, and future of music in Vermont will be highlighted at the Latchis Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. The concert is called “By the People for the People: A Celebration of Love and Community” and features something for everyone. It is the culmination of a series of 250th anniversary events which have taken place during the past year to benefit and celebrate the Guilford Community Church, United Church of Christ. The “By the People, for...

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