This letter essentially argues that taxing the rich will hurt the poor.
Of course! It's long been wise to let the bullies bully and let the thieves steal.
Anything thing else is dangerous optimism.
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During their meeting on May 13, members of the Windham County Democratic Committee identified Deputy Sheriff Mark Anderson as their recommended candidate to succeed Sheriff Keith Clark, who will retire June 30. With this decision, Anderson's name will be sent to Governor Phil Scott for final consideration. Democrats also considered another applicant, Bellows Falls Police Chief Ron Lake, but his name was not forwarded to the governor. The need for a sheriff candidate was driven by Sheriff Keith Clark's announcement...
Modern Times Theater will present The Perils of Mr. Punch, Episode #211: “The Astro-Nut” on Saturday, June 22, at 1 p.m., at the Dummerston Community Center, 150 West St. The show is free and appropriate for all ages. The Perils of Mr. Punch follows the troubles and travails of puppetry's favorite loudmouths, Punch and Judy. In the latest episode, Mr. Punch attempts to be the first puppet to go into space. Of course, nothing ever goes right - his wife,
The Trump administration's policy of “zero tolerance” toward migrants without proper entry papers at our southern border has resulted in the forcible separation of thousands of migrant children from their parents. This policy was put into effect with no forethought as to how the children would be housed and cared for, or how families would be reunited - if ever. Parents often do not know where their children are being held and cannot contact them, and in many cases are...
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