Deanna Lyn Robair, 74, of Middlebury

Deanna Lyn Robair, 74, of Middlebury

MIDDLEBURY —Deanna Lyn Robair, also known as DeeDee, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Burlington at the age of 74. Deanna was predeceased by her mother, Lenore Shewell; father, Ernie Shewell; and Jeffrey Crossman. She loved crafts, from painting to diamond art. She...
Thomas F. Sweeney, 87, of North Ferrisburgh

Thomas F. Sweeney, 87, of North Ferrisburgh

NORTH FERRISBURGH — Thomas Francis Sweeney, 87, of North Ferrisburgh, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at home in the company of his family. Tom was born in 1937 in Waterbury, Conn., and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1959. He worked for 30...
Jacob Verburg, 92, of Vergennes

Jacob Verburg, 92, of Vergennes

VERGENNES — Jacob Verburg quietly passed away into eternity into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2024, in his temporary home at Gazebo Senior Living in South Burlington. He was born on June 17, 1931, the second of four siblings, to...
Planned Rt. 7 roundabout gains momentum

Planned Rt. 7 roundabout gains momentum

A single-lane roundabout that would serve the intersection of Route 7, Exchange Street and Happy Valley Road just north of Middlebury village is looking more likely.

Community rallies bigime for local coffee shop

Community rallies bigime for local coffee shop

Locals value a good cup of coffee — especially when it’s brewed and poured by congenial, caring folks in a soothing environment. But Royal Oak Coffee owners never imagined just how quickly and generously their fans would respond to their call for assistance.