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Letter: We need improved Medicaid for all
To the Editor:My wife and I both had pneumonia in February. Just before that I had a colonoscopy, and my wife saw an ophthalmologist. Months later, I'm still not quite sure how much we will have to …
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Our Opinion: Mariko Silver's legacy
The departure of Bennington College president Mariko Silver after six years at the helm comes when small liberal arts colleges are at a crossroads. Silver, who has led Bennington since 2013, has been …
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Keelan: The 2019 Legislative session was not remarkable
The 2019 Vermont Legislative session came to a close. The House of Representatives closed down May 24. The Senate ended May 29 — it had no choice. The House members had all gone home. So now …
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There are three significant pieces of news touching on attracting and training workers in Vermont this week. Two of them are promising developments, while the third reflects a troubling lack of …
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5/31/19, 9:42 AM
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Many Vermonters are not aware that Vermont is No. 2 in the U.S. for incidence of Lyme disease. According to the the Vermont Department of Health, cases of other tick-borne diseases such as babesiosis …
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By Rebecca Zelis
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5/23/19, 5:21 PM
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He sits in front of his screen for hours every day. There's not much else going on in his life. He's a loner. Not many friends. Certainly no girlfriends. His life rotates around his screen where he …
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By Bob Stannard
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5/23/19, 5:12 PM
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As reported in Monday's Banner, local businesses and the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce have organized a fundraising effort to help SVC employees in need.
It's much to the credit of …
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5/15/19, 7:36 PM
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To the Editor:The 2018-2019 First Wednesdays season has recently come to a close. As the host First Wednesdays in Manchester, the Manchester Community Library is most grateful to the Vermont …
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5/15/19, 7:33 PM
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The SEIU Local 200 union of Bennington College campus workers in housekeeping, dining services, and buildings and grounds will soon begin salary and benefits negotiations. Before they begin, the …
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By Genie Rayner
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5/15/19, 7:30 PM
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To the Editor:When vulnerable residents are suddenly displaced from their homes amid the disruption of major construction and mold remediation, the upheaval is deeply stressful and traumatic. The …
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5/15/19, 7:30 PM
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By Bob StannardImagine there's no heavenIt's easy if you tryNo hell below usAbove us only skyImagine all the people living for todayImagine there's no countriesIt isn't hard to doNothing to kill or …
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5/15/19, 7:27 PM
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Do you suffer from chronic pain controlled by medical marijuana? Are you prescribed anti-depressants, or pain killing medication? Imagine driving along a rainy mountain road at night, accidentally …
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By Bradley Myerson
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5/15/19, 7:27 PM
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Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging recently invested in HomeMeds, a nationally-recognized, evidence-based medication management system designed to help individuals better manage their medications, …
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By Dana McMahon
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5/15/19, 7:25 PM
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