Starksboro native Olympic-bound for third time
February 5, 2026
News
Hockey community nets big assist for family
February 5, 2026
The Middlebury Amateur Hockey Association organized a skating benefit for Pieter Perrine, … (read more)
Sports
Panthers women’s hoop falls short of win after tough first quarter
February 5, 2026
The Middlebury College women’s basketball team lost to Bates on Sunday after falling 16 po … (read more)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
- Midyear graduates of Middlebury College enjoy some of their last moments together as a class on Saturday afternoon at the Snowbowl, where many of the 163 newly-minted alumni celebrated after collecting their diplomas on campus. Independent photo/Steve James
- Some 2025.5 grads are practically locals, like Eliane Odefey of Waterbury (left) and Zoe Sipe, whose family is from Richmond. Independent photo/Steve James
- The snow was particularly special to some, like Sanmyukta Shinde of India and Nee Syengo of Kenya. Independent photo/Steve James
- Some 2025.5 graduates are local, like 2021 Middlebury Union High School graduate Tom Nevins. Independent photo/Steve James
- MIDYEAR GRADUATES OF Middlebury College take a lift to the top of the Snowbowl. Independent photo/Steve James
- Even non-skiers took part in Saturday’s Skidown. Independent photo/Steve James
- Here they come! Middlebury College honored members of the class of 2025.5 for completing their undergraduate studies at the Feb Celebration on Saturday, which started with a traditional conferring of degrees ceremony at Virtue Fieldhouse and ended with the storied “Ski-down” at the Middlebury Snowbowl. Many of 163 grads added skis and poles to accent their caps and gowns, took the Sheehan Lift to the top of the Bowl and slalomed down in all their splendor. Independent photo/Steve James
- Middlebury College graduates entered the fully adult world after graduation and Ski-down at the Snowbowl on Saturday. Independent photos/Steve James
- This was the first graduation for new Middlebury College President Ian Baucom (center), who seemed to enjoy the celebration, despite the single-digit temps. Independent photo/Steve James
- A midyear graduate of Middlebury College enjoys a Saturday afternoon at the Snowbowl. Independent photo/Steve James
- The departing editor of The Campus newspaper, Madeleine Kaptein (strawberry blonde), takes the lift with her pals. Independent photo/Steve James
- Twin graduates Jack and Amy Barnhart of Woodstock where among the happy skiers. Independent photo/Steve James
- Hello, Everybody! This skiing grad seems to know what she’s doing. Independent photo/Steve James
- This grad on the Sheehan Lift is very excited to ski down in cap and gown. Independent photo/Steve James
- This Middlebury College grad, enjoying some of her last moments in the spotlight Saturday afternoon at the Snowbowl, seems to be waving goodbye. Independent photo/Steve James
Arts & Leisure
New novel ‘Luminous Bodies’ digs deeper into Marie Curie
February 5, 2026
Join Weybridge author Devon Jersild for the launch of her debut novel, “Luminous Bodies,” … (read more)
Op/Ed
ICE and CBP: Legislators could do more to protect Vermonters’ rights
February 5, 2026
“[Legislators] would be wise to also reconsider how to protect Vermonters in the near-cert … (read more)




































