Locals voice concerns for federal funding

Locals voice concerns for federal funding

More than 100 people gathered in Bristol’s Holley Hall on Tuesday to hear from their neighbors and share concerns about the local impact of federal funding cuts and other changes at the national level executed by the Trump administration.

Trump moves cast doubt on Vergennes project

Trump moves cast doubt on Vergennes project

The chaos sown by the Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has created uncertainty for many national, state and local institutions and their plans — a list that includes key financing for the Vergennes Opera House’s All Access Project.

Three newcomers aim for ACSD seats

Three newcomers aim for ACSD seats

The Independent sent four education-related questions to each of the three, first-time candidates competing next week in a five-person race for three Middlebury seats on the Addison Central School District board: Vance Bishop, Ron Makleff and Jess Venable-Novak.