Editorial: Shutdown puts GOP at risk

Here’s a quick recap of the looming federal government shutdown and why it’s unique. At midnight Monday, Oct. 1, non-essential parts of the U.S. government will be shut down. Of the nation’s two million federal workers, about 40 percent  (800,000) will be furloughed...

Boys’ soccer: Otter Valley, VUHS fall short

ADDISON COUNTY — In area boys’ soccer action in the latter half of last week, Otter Valley and Vergennes each came up short. Mount Abraham (7-0) and Middlebury (1-7) were idle. The Tigers play at Rice, Milton and Missisquoi this week, while the Eagles host Rice on...

Field hockey: Tigers  tie  CVU,  beat  Lakers,  6-­0

ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school field hockey action in the latter half of last week, Middlebury gave its new coach her first varsity win, Mount Abraham picked up a key Metro win, and Division II Otter Valley split two games against D-I Marble Valley foes. TIGERS...