Megan James


  • Two advance for Addison-4 seat

    Two advance for Addison-4 seat

    Democratic leaders in the towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton and Starksboro have given Gov. Phil Scott two names to consider as he prepares to appoint someone to serve…

  • Real estate market still good for sellers

    Real estate market still good for sellers

    According to one of Addison County’s most experienced residential real estate appraisers, the volume of sales in the county picked up in recent months, while values continue to…

  • Marketplace has kept health care costs affordable for now

    Marketplace has kept health care costs affordable for now

    Healthcare insurance premiums in Vermont consistently rank among the highest in the nation. Paying a health insurance premium is not easy.

  • Mixed feelings on education reform bill

    “Rushed.” That’s the word several Addison County residents have used to describe the sweeping changes to Vermont’s education system signed into law by Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday.

  • Panel eyes future of Ripton school

    Panel eyes future of Ripton school

    A panel of Ripton residents and Addison Central School District officials will spend this summer brainstorming potential future uses for the Ripton Elementary School (RES) building, which closed…

  • By the way for Jul. 3

    On Sunday, July 13, Middlebury Festival on-the-Green volunteers will be setting up the staging, chairs, and a lot more to get ready for the week-long 46th festival.

  • Reward offered for info on local woman missing for three years

    The family of Ashley Goodrich, who disappeared over three years ago, has raised a $10,000 reward for information that leads to her recovery and the prosecution of anyone…

  • Local artist’s dove invites reflection at Bristol parade

    Local artist’s dove invites reflection at Bristol parade

    This Fourth of July, a giant dove named Arlo will take flight in the Bristol parade. The sculpture, created by artist, poet and yoga instructor Elissa Cobb, is…

  • Green Mountain Care Board welcomes new executive director

    The Green Mountain Care Board recently announced the appointment of Emily Brown as its new Executive Director, effective August 18, 2025.

  • Local Med47 foundation planning memorial event

    The Brendon P. Cousino Med47 Foundation is organizing a 10-year memorial event to honor Brendon Cousino, an emergency medical technician who was killed in a wrong-way crash in…

  • St. Stephen’s donates $28.5K to help people in need

    St. Stephen’s donates $28.5K to help people in need

    Each year, proceeds of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church’s iconic Peasant Market are distributed to nonprofit organizations and used for outreach to the community in need.

  • Waldo search returns to Middlebury

    Where’s Waldo? In Middlebury, of course! Find Waldo Local has become a beloved summertime event in communities nationwide.

  • Peasant Market takes over the Middlebury green on July 12

    It’s almost here. St. Stephen’s Church will host its beloved Peasant Market on the Middlebury town green, starting at 9 a.m. sharp on Saturday, July 12.

  • Secretary of State introduces kids’ civics education program

    Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced today that her office will be bringing a national civic education initiative, Kid Governor, to Vermont this year.

  • State applies restrictions to pet turtle sales

    Under Vermont’s newly-passed Act 47 of 2025 the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider, is subject to new restrictions starting July 1.

  • United Way delivers $132K in grants

    The United Way of Addison County board of directors has approved a combined $132,000 in Community Impact Funding grants this year that are being divided among 12 local nonprofits…