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Rebuttal: To Protest Trump or…Sell Your House?
While holding a sign isn’t a solution to the country’s problems, it’s a way to challenge the status quo and a first step toward effecting change.
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The Thomas Loring House Restoration Was a Labor of Hands and Heart
Historic restoration preserves the beauty of centuries-old homes, and it’s well worth the labor required to do it right.
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Vote NO on May 13: We Can Do Better
Opponents of the rec center proposal believe the current plan poses financial concerns, and doesn’t adequately meet community needs.
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Play Softball at Perkins This Summer and Embrace Your Inner Child
Pick-up softball games at Perkins Playground are the best way to relive your childhood.
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Vote YES for the Rec Center: An Affordable Investment in Youth and Community
Voting Yes on the rec center proposal would give Recreation & Youth Services a much-needed permanent home, at reasonable cost.
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Preserving Democracy Requires Civic Engagement, Like Last Saturday’s Protest
It might feel like national politics doesn’t affect our insulated community, but it does. Civic engagement is the best way to protect our civil liberties.
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Experiential Learning Should Be the Future of K-12 Education
Hands-on learning with real-world application is the best way to prepare students for an unpredictable future.
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