Primary winners chosen in key state, local races

The Independent has in-depth coverage of key local and statewide races, including the close Democratic gubernatorial primary. Plus, see why turnout was up.

The state narrowly supported political-newcomer Amanda Janoo over Aly Richards in the Democratic primary for governor.

Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.

This November, Vermonters will decide whether to add equal protection guarantees to the state constitution for historically marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals.

The donation goes toward converting an E. Middlebury residence into a care home for medically frail adults.

In the Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor to be held Aug. 11, three candidates have been actively campaigning since early this year: Read about Molly Gray, Ryan McLaren and Esther Charlestin.

“This project would add 500 metric tons of greenhouse gas… It is effectively a decision to abandon the town’s targets and commitments to reducing those amounts.” — Dylan Voorhees

Three local seniors regularly involved in anti-Trump protests had different takes on why different generations are missing from the demonstrations.

Sessions is involved in a five-way race for two seats in the state Senate representing Addison County, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore.

“Jane Fonda has shown extraordinary compassion and taken uncommon risks to show that an artist’s influence need not end when the credits roll.” — Jay Craven

The 12th Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival features 120 films and some exciting names.

A popular narrative online now is that most college students use artificial intelligence to automate their work and to cheat. Middlebury College profs found that some using AI in a different way actually improved learning in the long term.

“We may find there is no use for AI in schools; that may be where we land. I feel that we have a responsibility to have bigger conversations with students about AI.”

The company did not elaborate on what a pause means for the project.

The Emmy-award-winning moviemaker and local resident steps ups as Managing Producer of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, which will host its 12th season this August.