HISTORY LESSON
Scott’s ed reform plan looks familiar
V ERM ONT ’S INDEP E NDE NT V OIC E FEBRUARY 19-26, 2025 VOL.30 NO.21 SEVENDAYSVT.COM
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Coach Meghan Sweezey carves out space for girls and women in Vermont hockey BY ERI K ESCKILSE N, PAGE 2 4
ICE BREAK ER BRANCHING OUT
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The Roots Farm Market expands
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Ta-Nehisi Coates comes to the Flynn
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POLITICAL PUNK
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Rough Francis roar on new EP