Letters to the Editor

To the Editor Only a few days left until the election.  Here is my position - and advice.  Having known Phil Scott for many years, I admit that in the past I have cast my ballot for him.  But this year changes that, and I will tell you a few reasons why. The General Assembly overwhelmingly...
To the editor: On YouTube lately, Republican ads hammer Amanda Janoo for “magical thinking.” But when you actually listen to her, you see that she’s just trying to propose helpful solutions to basic affordability problems like home heating, groceries, school budgets, and health care. That is...
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The Windham County legislative delegation is united in its support for the Equal Rights Amendment, also known as Prop. 4, to the Vermont Constitution. On November 3, Vermonters will have the opportunity to vote yes on this proposal and join a growing number of states which...
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This November, Vermonters will consider Proposal 3, the Workers’ Rights Amendment.
As members of Windham County’s legislative delegation, we want to explain what this proposed constitutional protection would mean for working Vermonters.
Proposal 3 would...
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With the approach of Halloween, it’s time for our annual meditation on Dover’s real-life, honest-to-goodness vampire, William Adams Alden.
Poor William was only five years old when he died, if died he did. The town clerk of the time, 1826 or shortly thereafter, writes...
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The Board of the Mount Snow Ski Club would like to share information with the community regarding our Scholarship Fund, which is back for its second year following a successful inaugural year.
This initiative reflects MSSC’s interest in fostering a love for skiing and...
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The Wilmington Cemetery Commission would like to inform the community that all items and decorations must be removed from gravesites in the Wilmington cemetery by Saturday, October 31.
Anything not removed by that date will be removed by the cemetery commission....
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A few weeks ago, 50 residents of the Deerfield Valley gathered to hear, and ask questions of, their three town clerks; a result of a bipartisan organizing effort. Church groups, our two libraries, and shop owners came together to learn how Vermont protects voting rights,...
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I believe we all want the same things for Vermont. We want to make the cost of living more affordable, including the cost of healthcare, housing, and education, and we want a safe, clean environment. But we have different ideas about how to achieve those goals.
As a...
As a product of rural Vermont and having the honor of representing Bennington District in the Senate for two AAto encourage, even urge, residents of this beautiful rural region to vote for Spike Whitmire for State Senate.
Spike brings a wonderful contrast to the oppressive policies pumped...

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