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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 — Issue 771

BRATTLEBORO-A reminder to readers that The Commons will not publish an issue on Wednesday, July 3.

Any urgent news and updates will be published on the newspaper's website.

The newspaper will resume publication on Wednesday, July 12, with the deadline for submissions of news and advertising on Friday, July 5.

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Independent schools weigh the impact of state’s new education reform law

By
Greta Solssa and Corey McDonald

-Vermont's landmark education bill, recently signed into law, queues up some big changes to the...

Fish and Wildlife Board adds does to the regular rifle season

By
Ethan Weinstein

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board recently approved new deer hunting rules including one that...

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By
Robert F. Smith

BELLOWS FALLS-Rockingham for Progress (RFP), the citizens group that owns and is working to restore...

Rockingham Selectboard clarifies final flag policy

By
Robert F. Smith

ROCKINGHAM-After months of discussion starting this past January, the Rockingham Selectboard voted 4–1 at its...

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‘Two hundred and fifty years ago today, we said no to kings. And we’re still saying no to kings.’

By
Robert F. Smith
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 — Issue 812

BELLOWS FALLS-On this Saturday, the 250th anniversary of two early Massachusetts battles that irrevocably advanced the Revolutionary War, approximately 500 people gathered in downtown Bellows Falls, where for two hours they sang, chanted, and carried signs along both sides of Westminster Street from Henry Street down into the Square. "This is what democracy looks like," local poet Erica Bowman said when she spoke to the crowd on April 19. People came and went during the two-hour event, but an unofficial...

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Voices

Republicans calling anti-racists racist is dishonest

By
June Goodband
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 — Issue 730

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy recently characterized U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley as being like a modern-day grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. Of course, she took offense to this, but it's more offensive to the American people. Ramaswamy's message was confusing. The KKK is still very much with us and has been joined by many other hate groups which have a strong influence in today's Republican Party. The KKK is dedicated to maintaining the supremacy of white people who...

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Arts

A sci-fi/horror/comedy classic returns to the big screen

By
Wendy M. Levy
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 — Issue 745

This year, Epsilon Spires presents a Christmas event worthy of its reputation. Pop culture, satire, and unusual music fill the bill on Friday, Dec. 22, when the downtown arts organization will screen the comedy-horror hit, Gremlins. Guests are encouraged to wear their best - or worst - ugly holiday sweater to win gift certificates to local businesses and other prizes. Mulled cider, eggnog, and other seasonal treats will be served. Before the movie begins, Synthesizer Santa, a.k.a. Jolly Olde Synth...

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