Letter to the editor
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Opinion: Klein will tackle affordability
The most important issue facing Vermonters as we approach the elections in Nov. is affordability. How our elected officials tackle the problem — which includes the cost of…
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Opinion: Bernie’s Oct. 7 comments missed the mark
I am dismayed at the statement that Sen. Bernie Sanders released on Oct. 7. Bernie chose to write more about the evils of the Israeli government on a…
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Opinion: Molly Gray understands health care
As Election Day nears, one of the most pressing issues Vermonters face is securing affordable healthcare. Having practiced in the healthcare field for over 40 years, I’ve seen…
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Poem: “Three Bears in Middlebury”
Maybe they were hungryto vote, amble downChipman Hill. Sort through the bins at the Inn.Maybe they needed a fewminutes without any ads, promoting promisesfor no new taxes, hidestanned…
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Opinion: Sen. Hardy listens, learns and does
I support Sen. Ruth Hardy because she has demonstrated that she understands the challenges facing Vermont families and communities, and is willing to do the hard work to…
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Opinion: Make way for new leaders in Add-3
I am writing to express my support for John Stroup and Ariel Bolles in their bid to be the next Vermont state representatives for Addison-3 (Addison, Ferrisburgh, part…
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Opinion: Support candidates who support women
The Atria Collective works toward the elimination of physical, sexual, and emotional violence through direct service, education, and social change. We are grateful for communities of Vermonters and…
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Opinion: Hescock will work harder than Casey
I am writing to explain why I will be voting for Jonathan Hescock to be our voice in the Vermont House, on behalf of the Addison-Rutland district (Whiting,…
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Opinion: Jubilee McGill is committed to our community
Over the past several months, I have had the privilege of working closely with Jubilee McGill, giving me a perspective on her that extends beyond her work in…
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Opinion: You must get out your vote
When only a third of the voters actually go vote that is not true democracy. I recently observed a pre-primary election assembly on a small island off the…
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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…