BRATTLEBORO — I'm writing in appreciation of the beautiful flowers we have throughout downtown Brattleboro this summer!
Our quality of life is higher because of these flowers. Many thanks to those who are responsible for them.
Rick Holmes, of Marlboro, is a retired newspaper editor and columnist. MARLBORO-Ho Chi Minh City,
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