Brave Little State

It Was A Pandemic 'Escape Community' In 1918. And Now?

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The small town of Fletcher did notably well during the 1918 flu pandemic. How did they manage that, and how are they managing COVID?


That's what Chris Crawford of Exeter, N.H. and Holland, Vt. wants to know.


To see photos of Fletcher, and find a transcript of the episode, head to our web feature.


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