TOWNSHEND — The truth can be ugly, and I was saddened to hear of this horrific deed, murder most foul.
In the short 13 months since I have lived in Townshend, there has been a drug overdose death of a mother who leaves behind two small children.
There also was a senseless murder/suicide of a young couple.
Olga Peters: Keep up the good reporting, and welcome to Townshend.
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What are the rights of survivors who choose to speak publicly about their experiences of sexual misconduct within the context of civil law? With the #metoo movement she founded, Tarana Burke intends that survivors feel empowered simply by discovering they are not alone. We celebrate the success of Ms. Burke's work, even while the effect of people feeling encouraged to speak publicly regarding this incredibly common thread of sexualized violence continues to unfold in our communities. What, overall, will the...
The Brattleboro Women's Chorus extends an invitation to new singers to join their upcoming spring session, dedicated to showcasing the music of Black composers. This inclusive ensemble, open to individuals at least 10 years of age who identify as female or nonbinary and possess a vocal range that comfortably includes the A in the middle of the treble staff, invites voices of all backgrounds to join in this celebration of music from the African diaspora. "From stirring spirituals to contemporary...
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