Despite revisions, Slate Valley school budget defeated
Following the second rejection of a spending plan for the school district that serves Orwell late last week, officials hope to float a third spending proposal next month.
Olmstead to lead wildflower walk at Mt. Independence
It’s time for the annual guided walk to look for spring wildflowers at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell on Sunday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. Amy Olmsted, a nursery professional for over 25 years, leads this informative walk. Olmsted is a horticulturist with Rocky Dale Gardens in Bristol.
Betsy Sullivan is new city clerk
The newest Vergennes city clerk not only brings extensive office and accounting experience, she should also be a familiar and friendly face to many city residents.
Douglas Orchard barn getting restored
Built in the early 1800s, the iconic bank barn off Basin Harbor Road at Douglas Orchards overlooking Lake Champlain has been part of the Shoreham landscape and local community for a long time.
Wet weather makes manure management a challenge
This season’s extreme precipitation and prolonged saturated soils in Addison County created challenging conditions for spreading manure.
