Thunderstorms, high winds pummel Addison County
July 11, 2025
News
New regulator sees rough time for Vt. health care system
July 10, 2025
The pressure high health insurances costs are placing on Vermont families and small busine … (read more)
Sports
‘Otterly Hopeless’ wins golden plunger in Outhouse Races
July 10, 2025
The Fourth of July means a lot of things in Bristol: fireworks, a big parade with a large … (read more)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
- APPRECIATIVE SPECTATORS LINED the 1.6-mile route through the Bristol streets this past Friday morning for the annal Fourth of July parade, which was as big and fantastic as ever. Sprinkled in among the horses, acrobats, Scouts, bikes, bands and floats, one could see Arlo the Peace Dove (above) created for the parade and carried by the group Indivisible Northeast Addison County. Independent photos/Steve James
- CHILDREN GRAB CANDY at the parade. Independent photos/Steve James
- MOUNT ABE’S NEWLY crowned Division II softball champions get in a water fight. Independent photos/Steve James
- ELISSA COBB HAPPY her dove took flight. Independent photos/Steve James
- A PHALANX OF Bristol firefighters marches down Main street. Independent photos/Steve James
- MAKAYLA LAMBERT joined many around her Friday morning by placing her hand over her heart and pledging allegiance before the Independence Day parade in her hometown. Independent photo/Steve James
- Patriotic sisters Jaelyn, 11, and Elisea Potter, 8, of Monkton enjoying the show while they waited for the next load of candy. Independent photos/Steve James
Arts & Leisure
Cornwall barn provides intimate setting for Larry & Joe
July 10, 2025
On Sunday, July 20, Larry & Joe will perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk m … (read more)
Op/Ed
Editorial: Cutting the ‘federal’ out of our pledge
July 10, 2025
“The Republican line of folly is that states are better at managing aid to their citizens … (read more)