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Caroline Bissonnette
Sunday, November 1, 2020
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Caroline Bissonnette is nearly a lifelong resident who now lives in Milwood and has previously lived in the Vine for a year. By shining a light on the people working to implement solutions to local issues she hopes to amplify important voices in our midst which are often overlooked.
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