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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Tick activity stat hits new highs
State data shows the percent of tick-related emergency-room visits have risen since March.
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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
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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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Energy project sparks fear in Vergennes
A Virginia-based company plans to ask the PUC this year for permission to build its infrastructure.
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Land use law draws barbs
After hearing considerable negative feedback, Vermont lawmakers are looking to change Act 181, a two-year-old land use law that’s drawn criticism.
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Addison County prosecutor loses law license
The Friday ruling calls for the immediate suspension of the law license for Eva Vekos pending the result of disciplinary proceedings before a state panel that oversees lawyers…
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Amanda Janoo launches bid for governor
Janoo said her candidacy was prompted by the current moment, and how she’d aim to help Vermonters navigate a path forward through steps like moving toward universal primary…
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Vermont sees progress on statewide conservation plan
“We all agreed that ‘conservation’ doesn’t begin or end with permanent legal protection.” — Andrew L’Roe
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Throngs protest on No Kings Day in Addison County
A huge crowd — many with homemade signs critical of our current federal government — came to the third No Kings Day rally on the Middlebury town green…
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$9B state budget passes hurdle in Vt. House
Vermont’s House Appropriations Committee voted out a state budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. The $9.3 billion spending plan cleared the committee on a unanimous vote. The…
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Local whiskey bottler and blender recognized with award
The Vergennes whiskey bottler and blender has grown tremendously since launching in 2020.
