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Vergennes sewer project hit with delay
Grant money, and a low bid, could be lost as a result.
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Mount Abe school district welcomes new staff for 2026
The Mount Abraham Unified School District announced that it has hired 30 new employees for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Middlebury to fete films, Fonda this week
MNFF will boast some major local and international headliners.
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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.
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Janoo, Gray win Dem races for top state jobs
The state narrowly supported political-newcomer Amanda Janoo over Aly Richards in the Democratic primary for governor.
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Primary contests decided Tuesday
Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.
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LGBTQ+ activists back Prop 4, now voters get a say
This November, Vermonters will decide whether to add equal protection guarantees to the state constitution for historically marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Middlebury American Legion gives $20K to Home Health & Hospice
The donation goes toward converting an E. Middlebury residence into a care home for medically frail adults.
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Three Democrats vie for lieutenant governor
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…
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Energy panel hopes to electrify sewer plant
“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…
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‘Where are the young people?’ Seniors take the helm of anti-Trump protests
Three local seniors regularly involved in anti-Trump protests had different takes on why different generations are missing from the demonstrations.
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Sessions tops field in 2026 campaign funds
Sessions is involved in a five-way race for two seats in the state Senate representing Addison County, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore.
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Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival to honor Oscar-winning actor and activist Jane Fonda
“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
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MNFF12 to boast luminaries, 120 films
The 12th Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival features 120 films and some exciting names.
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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…
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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…