BRATTLEBORO — This scathing letter about Turning Point seemed misdirected.
Since our governor recently pointed out that we are in the midst of an addiction crisis in Vermont, all people of our human family need to get behind a bunch of people - the people at Turning Point - who are trying to help with this crisis.
Please pass the word about this worthy organization, which is about to move back to Elm Street in Brattleboro.
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