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Oct 2023
11m 19s

Ode to Village Life

Erica Heilman / Rumble Strip, Erica Heilman
About this episode
A lot of people in rural America live near small towns or villages. Here in Vermont, a lot of small village schools and general stores and post offices are closing for all kinds of reasons. And this isn’t unique to here. Small town centers are struggling all over the country. But when these little downtown areas lose a store, or a school, everything changes. ... Show More
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