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Voices

Thanks from a new justice of the peace

By
Cass Wright
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 — Issue 182

ROCKINGHAM — I am happy to report that, thanks to the faith and support of my fellow Rockingham residents, I have been elected as a new justice of the peace, with my term starting Feb. 1, 2013.

As soon as I'm sworn in, I shall begin serving the needs of taxpayers, voters, civil authorities, and all concerned citizens here in Windham County, as well as those seeking a marriage officiant anywhere in Vermont.

Please accept my gratitude for voting me into this office; I pledge to do my best for all of you, in every way I can.

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The power of protest

By
Mary McCallum

Mary McCallum used to contribute regularly to the commentary series that used to air on...

We have a well-founded fear based on firsthand experience

By
Timothy Belknap

Timothy Belknap describes himself as a "downtown resident and Brattleboro lover." BRATTLEBORO-The yes vote to...

‘Tropes and lies’

By
Eileen Hayes Arama

WEST TOWNSHEND-When I learned, as a girl, about the lead-up to Kristallnacht, I had thought...

Victimizing a merchant over poorly chosen words

By
Phillip Macracken

BRATTLEBORO-The headline made me curious enough to read this one person's opinion of a local...

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