Energy project sparks fear in Vergennes
April 23, 2026
News
Free clinic shifting mission as needs grow
April 23, 2026
With federal support declining, a local free clinic is stepping up to fill gaps in care.
Sports
Undefeated Panther women’s lax team takes top NESCAC seed
April 24, 2026
Undefeated, or near undefeated seasons, are commonplace for the Middlebury College program … (read more)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
- A MALE BLUEBIRD perches on top of his preferred birdhouse, hoping to stake his claim before the swallows arrive. Photo by Susan Humphrey
- SOPHOMORE DONNELL HARVEY JR. hones his form on the Middlebury College track Tuesday. The Roxbury, Mass., native was a member of the Panthers’ 4X100 meter relay squad that won the race at their home invitational this past Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- COMING OF VICTORIES against opponents from Amherst and Hamilton this past weekend, Middlebury College sophomore Elizabeth Doak on Tuesday practices her serve. She is 10-1 going into this coming weekend’s tennis competitions at Colby and Bowdoin. Independent photo/Steve James
- Lily Worsman uses a splash of color and a little sparkle to give her duck some personality at the Bixby Library’s rubber duck decorating event on Saturday. Independent Photo by Kelsey Wood
Arts & Leisure
‘Eureka Day’ shares sharp comedy on doing the ‘right thing’
April 23, 2026
“Eureka Day” will bring the house down with laughter starting May 1 in Middlebury.
Op/Ed
Editorial: Why celebrating Earth Day’s 56th year as a national movement remains so vital
April 23, 2026
The Trump administration is trying its hardest to gut environmental protections.






























