Op/Ed
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Opinion: We finally have competent candidates
Mr. Merriam’s letter in the Oct. 8 edition was excellent re: Vermont Republicans. They are the party of Trump, and no matter how some try to distance themselves…
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Opinion: Is Janoo’s background sufficient for Vermont?
By way of introduction, I am a native Vermonter who has spent the majority of my life residing in this state. Politically, I am an Independent and only…
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Opinion: Why can’t we lower property taxes?
In the Sept. 20,2026, Boston Globe a sunny 2-bedroom condo for sale near Harvard Square is listed for $900,000. The taxes for 2026 are $4,961. I did a…
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Opinion: Heffernan didn’t vote on Prop 4
I have concerns about Steven Heffernan being my senator. When it comes to Proposition 4, the equal rights amendment, he didn’t vote. Senator Heffernan was present that day,…
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Opinion: Gov. Scott won’t work with us
Governor Scott is a decent man. However, he did nothing to curb ICE thugs roaming our streets. For the money spent on that unqualified, untrained, unidentified and armed…
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Opinion: Hardy, Sessions stand out on healthcare
It was illuminating to read the statements by our local candidates for the state Senate in the same issue of the Addison Independent also containing part two of…
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Opinion: Rochester voter impressed by Hardy, Sessions
I endorse our two Democratic senate candidates for Addison County (and our little Hancock/Rochester part of their district). Ruth Hardy, an experienced and proven legislator and Hannah Sessions,…
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Opinion: Re-elect Dave Silberman
Last month in Middlebury, I had the opportunity to hear Addison County’s elected High Bailiff Dave Silberman. He spoke to an attentive gathering of county residents. Mr. Silberman…
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Opinion: North doesn’t represent Vermont’s values
I am writing to express my disappointment with Representative Rob North. Rob North does not represent our values. Rep. North serves on the House Committee on Environment. Despite…
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Opinion: Use your rebate check for good
My wife Debby and I received the $90 election year stunt from the government. It’s imperative that everyone passes this money on to organizations who are doing what…
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Neighbor Matters: How we (un)learn to care
We are born caring. We are socialized not to care. So our writer invites you to tap into your inner child and care without permission.
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The heart of the community is care
Community is important. And it’s okay to ask for help.
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Editorial: On Social Security: Can Congress handle reform responsibly?
The PROMISE Act, a bipartisan congressional bill proposed this past July that is supposed to jumpstart an effort to “save Social Security,” is anything but.
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Editorial: Sen. Sanders on Oct. 7
As the third anniversary of Hamas’s raid in Israel Sen. Bernie Sanders released the following statement.
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Opinion: Spelling out reasons Janoo should be governor
We envision a Vermont in which every resident is flourishing in thriving communities. Everyone has healthcare, a livable income, adequate housing, sufficient nutritious food, resources for learning, opportunities…
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Opinion: To know the candidates, follow the money
According to the most recent campaign finance filings as of this writing, the two Republican candidates for Addison County’s Senate seat, Steven Heffernan and Andrew Klein, got most…