How people do and do not get along SHAFTSBURY
An analysis of human coexistence and disagreement. It argues that disagreement inspires discovery and reveals character, while harmony requires patience, timing, topic focus, and willingness to adjust. It outlines four reaction types, steps for constructive dialogue, and how peaceful coexistence hinges on compromise and calm debate.
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U.S.A
U.S.S.R
Pumple Stones and a Maine Dooryard Tale
In Friendship Maine the author recalls pumple stones, smooth beach rocks used to edge a lawn and border a posy bed. Neighbors from Maryland bring stones for their shore lot, then move them to aid mowing. The tale ends with plans to resume garden chores and a winter to ponder the stones.
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Sulla
Maine
Maryland
Residents dispute van der Linde music school plan
Letters from local property owners dispute Dec 16 Banner claims about Reinhoud and Rosamond van der Linde. They say the couple never held an option on River Road property in Manchester and had not entered into a contract as of August, following initial interest in March.
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Old English Inn becomes elderly care home in Pownal Center
Looking Back Correction notes that a deposit was offered while zoning issues with Manchester are resolved. The van der Lindes won approval for a summer school but sought future permission for year round operation. The piece recalls Old English Inn’s transformation from a music school to a community care home for the elderly and extends best wishes to Gail Buss. CHARLES AND MARY JANE ROUNDS on Schoolhouse Road.
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Thanks From Day Care To The Bennington Community
The Bennington Child Day Care staff and board thank the Bennington community for support of their All Star Magic Revue fundraiser. Proceeds go to building improvements to comply with state licensing and to facilitate the program. Happy holidays and a hopeful New Year are extended to residents.
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Bennington
Hoosac School discipline questioned by editor in Pownal note
The letter from Cleveland E. Dodge Jr. asserts Hoosac School upholds manners and respect for authority amid debates on whether modern schools abandon discipline for politics and emotion. Next year’s enrollment trends will indicate if the school remains useful or fades. The writer says he is a Hoosac School trustee.
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