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.
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.






























