Crime
Vergennes Police Log: Thefts garner police response
June 18, 2026
Police were investigating a June 10 theft from Kinney Drugs and a theft from Shaw’s on Jun … (read more)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
- Robinson Elementary students enjoy summer treats at a school event that included a reading from the Declaration of Independence and an explanation of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Read more about the student-made walking path highlighting local connections to the American Revolution in this week’s news. Photo courtesy of Kerry Lake
- Robinson Elementary student enjoying a school event that included a reading from the Declaration of Independence and an explanation of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Read more about the student-made walking path highlighting local connections to the American Revolution in this week’s news. Photo courtesy of Kerry Lake
- Nathan Stefani, who will attend the University of Pittsburgh, graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Principal Caitlin Steele speaks at MUHS’s graduation ceremony on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Maryam Khan graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Logan McNulty graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Lia Calzini, who will attend the University of New England, graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Janathan Kafumbe, who will attend the Jacobs School of Music at the University of Indiana, graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Barbara Wagner recently retired from Porter Hospital after a 52-year career as a Registered Nurse. Barb and her husband Paul have been married even longer than she worked at Porter! Independent photo/John Flowers
Arts & Leisure
Middlebury poet publishes new gothic novel written in sonnet verse
June 18, 2026
Cindy Hill, Middlebury poet, recently published a new gothic historical novel written enti … (read more)
Op/Ed
Opinion: MACA’s words are an inspiration
June 18, 2026
“I kept a copy of their letter and have returned to it many times seeking comfort.”

























