News
High court rules against Vekos license reinstatement
July 31, 2026
Addison County’s top prosecutor will not yet return to court after the Supreme Court said … (read more)
Sports
Marlins take second, Champs fourth at league swim meet
July 30, 2026
The only team to beat Middlebury was the Burlington Tennis Club.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
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- It’s a tough job, but somebody has to judge the pie-making contest at Foodaroo. Here, judges Claire Ayer, left, Anne Collins Haynie and Anya Hardy-Mittell compare the delicious contestant at the Middlebury food and fun fest in the Marble Works on Sunday. Organizers were happy with the 3,000 visitors and two dozen purveyors of food and drink were happy with the crowds, too. Independent photo/Steve James
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- Sunday’s Foodaroo was the backdrop as Tobin, on top, and David show the teamwork that has made the street performer act, the Red Trouser Show, a hit for two decades. The New Hampshire troupe performed at the first Foodaroo and they returned to Middlebury’s Marble Works for the 11th festival of food and fun. Independent photo/Steve James
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- Bristol friends Janie Stienss, 8 and Fiona Davis, 7, enjoy some cotton candy in Riverside Park near Middlebury’s Marble Works on Sunday evening. They also third in the kids’ pie-making. contest at Foodaroo! Independent photo/Steve James
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- As part of his ceremonial duties, Middlebury’s dog mayor Otto made an appearance at Foodaroo in the Marble Works on Sunday evening. The mayor got up close and personal when he met a “frank” introduced to him by his mom Julie Bushey. Independent photo/Steve James
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- Around 3,000 people attended Foodaroo in Middlebury on Sunday. As you can see, they swarmed the Marble Works parking lot to get good food from a couple dozen vendors. Many folks sat on the lawn while they ate their dinners while others crowded in for the amazing live entertainment. Independent photo/John S. McCright
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- The lawn in Riverside Park was the perfect place to enjoy a Foodaroo dinner on Sunday. Independent photo/John S. McCright
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- Paul Ralston, director of Food for Hope, dishes up a serving of mac and cheese with Jill Huizenga. The organization grows, harvests and processes vegetables on Little Village Acres in eastern Middlebury to help stock local food shelves. Independent photo/Steve James
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- David and Tobin of Red Trousers performed an amazing feat of strength, balance and showmanship atop a 20-foot (at least) extension ladder as the grand finale of their Foodaroo show on Sunday. Independent photo/Steve James
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- The crowds at Sunday’s Foodaroo food, family and fun event in Middlebury on Sunday evening were entertained by the All Night Boogie Band. Independent photo/Steve James
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- Tobin of the Red Trouser Show wowed the crowd, not by juggling a baseball, not by juggling a bowling ball, not by juggling a big knife — by by juggling all three at one time! Independent photo/Steve James
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- Street performer Wacky Chad demonstrated some regular jumping tricks at Foodaroo with a pogo stick, but here he jumps rope on his hands and knees. Independent photo/Steve James
Arts & Leisure
Richard Saunders closes his Middlebury career with a Frederic Edwin Church exhibition
July 30, 2026
Richard Saunders looks back on 40 years as director of the Middlebury College Museum of Ar … (read more)
Op/Ed
Editorial Endorsements for Aug. 11 Primary
July 30, 2026
Not many Vermont newspapers today make endorsements. We publish endorsement to cite reason … (read more)
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