AGAINST THE LAW
Deputy versus sheriff in primary PAGE 18
V E R MO NT ’S INDE PEN DENT VO IC E AUGUST 8-15, 2018 VOL.23 NO.47 SEVENDAYSVT.COM
What Election? The most powerful offices in Vermont are up for grabs this year, and voters have barely noticed. Is something broken? B Y TAYL OR D OBBS , PA G E 28
WHALES’ TALE
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New sculpture for Randolph
PEG & TER-IFFIC!
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A bistro blooms in Shelburne
PUNK ATTACK
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Rough Francis release new LP