RE: “On joy and justice” [Viewpoint, Sept. 4]:
Congratulations to Chad Simmons and his fellow volunteers on their political victory. Victory is that they got what they wanted.
A political victory does not change the facts of science and engineering. Thousands will be exposed to high levels of radiation this week, for cancer treatment, for example.
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The Newfane Playhouse will hold auditions for the Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna comedy, “Lovers and Other Strangers,” to be held at the Brattleboro Savings & Loan community room on Wednesday, April 3, and Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. There will also be an audition on Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m., at the Newfane Union Hall, off Route 30 near the village green. This production is directed by Robert DuCharme of Brookline, with performance dates Thursday, May 23,
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