College to grow its role in housing, jobs

May 14, 2026

“We believe we now need to be thinking where would we build the next 100, 200, or 300 (units).” — David Provost

Bread Loaf Corp. to close

May 14, 2026

Prominent Middlebury design and construction company doesn’t give reason winding down oper … (read more)

May 14, 2026

The plan is the result of months-worth of contributions from students, faculty, staff and … (read more)

May 14, 2026

The weeklong tradition showcases visual art, features various performances and welcomes vi … (read more)

May 14, 2026

The team scored 14 runs on the Commodores with a series of singles and doubles.

May 14, 2026

The overall winner of the marquee race of the day — the Vermont Sun Half Marathon — was a … (read more)

May 14, 2026

After winning the 2026 NESCAC championship, the Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team i … (read more)

: A colony of freckled violets stands tall in this Middlebury yard this week, but the blossoms seem to be determined to stay closed until warmer weather sets in. Hopefully they will open in the delicious glory this weekend. Independent photo/John S. McCright

: Jace Joshua Webb, 14, of MIddlebury loves to fish. And it shows as he displays a 10-pound pike he caught in Lake Dunmore this past Saturday. After photographic the beast, which he estimated to be around 30-35 inches long, he released it back into the lake. Photo courtesy of Roxanna Emilio.

: The public is invited to fill up their gardens with plants from the Orwell Free Library’s plant sale later this month. “This event is absolutely bonkers for our little community,” says librarian Kate Hunter. “The school is running a car wash fundraiser beginning at 10 a.m. on the same day. Should be fun! The Library’s 19th annual Plant, Book & Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 473 Main st. in Orwell.