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Japan Removed Public Trash Cans, and Its Streets Are Spotless. Would That Work Here?
The lack of public trash cans in Japan means people carry their trash home with them, and streets are cleaner. That requires a sense of personal responsibility and respect for public space. Would that work here?
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Should The Townie Fact Check Opinion Pieces More?
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The School District (and Budget) Should Treat Special Needs Kids as Students, Not Burdens
The Newburyport school district should take more responsibility for special needs students in the community, and ensure their education.
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Play Softball at Perkins This Summer and Embrace Your Inner Child
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Rebuttal: To Protest Trump or…Sell Your House?
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Frog Pond or Drinking Water: What’s a Bigger Priority?
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The Pink House Memorial Sign is Elegant and Forceful, but Lacks Visibility
The Pink House Memorial sign on Plum Island Turnpike is an important homage to the iconic house, but its placement makes it invisible.
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