MNFF12 to boast luminaries, 120 films

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

Research at Middlebury reveals nuanced story about AI use

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.

Local high schools respond to AI

“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.”

Vergennes battery project on hold

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

Andy Mitchell tapped to lead MNFF

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.

Richards takes swings at Scott in her run for governor

“Leadership. Deadlines. Metrics. Priorities. We don’t see that in the state of Vermont.” – Aly Richards

Rep. McGill reaches Turning Point

Rep. Jubilee McGill is bringing her work on housing back home to Addison County.

College sends 558 graduates off to the future

Graduates were recognized for the contributions they’ve made to the Middlebury community and offered some guidance for the chapter ahead.

Cornwall’s Byker aims for Addison-2 House seat

Cornwall Selectboard Chair Tanya Byker is running for the Addison-2 House seat that will be vacated by Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, at the end of this year.

College to grow its role in housing, jobs

“We believe we now need to be thinking where would we build the next 100, 200, or 300 (units).” — David Provost

Senator Welch gives, gets intelligence on food aid

The Vermont Democrat met with Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) staff and volunteers to discuss how food insecurity is affecting the area.

Middlebury College eyes sale of Monterey campus

The institution has entered negotiations with Soka University of America that could result in the sale of its graduate school campus in California.

Tick activity stat hits new highs

State data shows the percent of tick-related emergency-room visits have risen since March.

Health care expenses prompt Rep. Conlon to step down

“After 10 years, it’ll be good to get some new voices in there.” — Rep. Peter Conlon

County readies for Green Up Day 2026

A beautification tradition begins anew this Saturday, May 2, with a fresh slate of Green Up Day activities.

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