Megan James


  • Matthew Dickerson: Rail trails and swallowtails

    Matthew Dickerson: Rail trails and swallowtails

    We had not been on the trail for more than a few minutes peddling up a hill west of Gorham when the first tiger swallowtail appeared, fluttering up…

  • Vermont State Police Log: Man cited for domestic assault

    Vermont State Police are investigating a drowning that occurred in Lake Champlain — offshore from the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes — Tuesday night, June 24.

  • Vergennes Police Log: Police deal with traffic accidents

    Vergennes police last week dealt with a rash of minor traffic accidents, including a couple in which parked vehicles were damaged.

  • Bristol Police Log: Man cited for active warrants

    Bristol police arrested and cited Timothy Taylor, 59, of Bristol following a June 6 traffic stop on Sugar Maple Lane, during which police determined Taylor had two active…

  • Addison County Sheriff’s Log for Jun. 26

    Between June 15 and 21, the Addison County Sheriff’s Department completed patrols in multiple towns, stopping 37 vehicles for various motor vehicle violations.

  • Middlebury Police Log: Police look into burglary, arson

    Middlebury police announced on June 21 that they are investigating — in concert with Vermont State Police and Castleton police — a connected burglary, stolen vehicle and an…

  • Judy Bissonette, 69, of Bristol

    Judy Bissonette, 69, of Bristol

    Known for her strong spirit, generous heart, and quick wit, Judy brought warmth and strength to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

  • Teen dies at Bartlett’s Falls

    Teen dies at Bartlett’s Falls

    A Burlington youth died following a plunge into the New Haven River at Bartlett’s Falls in Bristol late Saturday afternoon, June 21.

  • Historic education bill passes — with many loose ends

    Historic education bill passes — with many loose ends

    The Vermont Legislature on Monday passed the year’s landmark education reform package, setting in motion years of transformation to the state’s public school and property tax systems.

  • Bristol hires new municipal executive

    Bristol hires new municipal executive

    Town officials have chosen Gregory W. Faust to serve in the role, with an anticipated start date of July 28. Faust will succeed former Bristol town administrator Valerie…

  • Thousands of Vermonters join national protest against Trump

    Thousands of Vermonters join national protest against Trump

    Vermonters turned out in force around the state Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings Day” protests, championing myriad causes but generally united behind opposing President Donald…

  • Tela is mayor after dogged effort

    Tela is mayor after dogged effort

    Middlebury capped its canine campaign season late last week, and on Monday, June 16, swore in its first-ever “dog mayor” — a beautiful, sweet golden/labrador retriever mix named…

  • ACEDC gets boost in workforce development

    ACEDC gets boost in workforce development

    Economic development efforts in Addison County will receive a two-year turbocharge, thanks to a new partnership with the Vermont Department of Labor. The DOL will allocate a fulltime…

  • Bristol mulls expanding its police district

    Bristol residents in March could weigh in on whether to expand the Bristol Police Department’s coverage area to include the entire town.

  • By the way for Jun. 19

    Free summer meals started on June 17 and will be offered through Aug. 15 at multiple sites in Addison County. No income eligibility requirement.

  • First Stonecrop housing units will be ready later this summer

    First Stonecrop housing units will be ready later this summer

    After multiple years of planning and permitting, the largest subdivision in Middlebury’s history is quickly moving from two-dimensional drawings to vertical construction on a 30-acre site off Seminary…