Ilsley Library begins new chapter

Middlebury’s newly renovated library building was officially unveiled Saturday morning.

MIDDLEBURY — If you call the fire department in Middlebury, the ones helping you will not only be your neighbors. The Middlebury Fire Department has seven Middlebury College students on staff at all times. One of these is 21-year-old Aidan Ulian, a rising … (read more)

Grant money, and a low bid, could be lost as a result.

The Mount Abraham Unified School District announced that it has hired 30 new employees for the 2026-2027 school year.

MNFF will boast some major local and international headliners.

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