Megan James
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Midd water, sewer rates surge
Households and businesses connected to Middlebury’s municipal water and/or sewer systems will see a significant upswing in their rates during fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1.
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School collaboration talks ramp up
The Addison Central School District is putting together a working group to further develop a plan to combine the Bridport and Shoreham K-5 student populations to assure them…
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Downtown improvement effort advances
A newly revitalized Middlebury Downtown Improvement District Commission (DIDC) is about to get another seven years to marshal resources for additional improvements to public property in the shire…
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Beloved preschool treasurer exits after 43 years
The end of this month will mark the retirement of Evergreen Preschool’s long-standing treasurer, Katrina Matthews. For 43 years, Matthews has served the youth of her community with…
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Vermont Rail updates 5-year plan
Every five years, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) updates the state’s official Rail Plan. The plan covers the 580 miles of active rail lines in the state…
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Middlebury language schools begin
The first students at Middlebury College’s summer Language Schools arrived on Friday, June 20. This summer, over 1,400 students and 300 faculty from all over the world will…
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Addison native wears many crowns
Sophia Parker of Addison was crowned this year’s Miss Vermont back in May, but the honor isn’t the only thing keeping her busy.
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County towns win planning grants
Gov. Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) last week announced that 46 Vermont communities — including four in Addison County — will share…
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Nicolai earns degree from Snelling Center
Sam Nicolai of Weybridge graduated from the at the Snelling Center for Government at a ceremony at Basin Harbor of May 31.
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New Haven news for Jun. 26
The New Haven Congregational Church invites children ages 4–12 to “Spirited!”, a free 8-week evening camp held Wednesdays, 4–8 pm, July 2–August 20.
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Cornwall rec area lands grants
Local shepherds of the planned Cornwall Outdoor Recreation Area continue to win grants to help build out the estimated $450,000 project.
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Blood drives in Middlebury & Vergennes
As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood or platelet donation appointment to help…
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MNFF 2025 lineup takes shape
Details for the 11th annual Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival are still coming together, but MNFF11 Artistic Director Jay Craven gave us a preview of some of the coming…
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Addison balks at civil rights resolution
The Addison selectboard at its June 3 meeting declined to endorse a statement supporting Constitutional guarantees for “due process, equal protection, and fundamental rights to all persons regardless…
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Monkton news for Jun. 26
I hope you were able to participate or check out Monkton’s Town-wide Yard Sale. This year I was able to be one of the yard sales ‘on the…
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Summer offers opportunities to stay active
From exploring a new hiking trail to swimming in Lake Champlain, summer in the Green Mountain State offers numerous opportunities to stay active while enjoying the outdoors.