THT moving toward becoming an arts hub

THT moving toward becoming an arts hub

Organizers of a monumental effort to transform Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater into a regional performing arts center are excited to receive a $500,000 state grant that will help equip THT with a 7,000-square-foot addition — perhaps before the end of next year.

Childcare, energy bills in spotlight

Childcare, energy bills in spotlight

Local lawmakers on Monday provided an update on bills that will advance through the legislative process this year, including measures that would authorize online sports betting, provide more financial support to the state’s childcare system and ensure better policing of Vermont sheriff’s departments.

ARPA grant to help Collins treat wastewater

An American Rescue Plan Act grant of $829,409 awarded by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation jointly to Collins Aerospace and the city of Vergennes will ease the Panton Road firm’s burden on the city’s wastewater system.