Shelters rally for homeless during cold

Persistent snowfall and frigid temperatures during this particularly harsh Vermont winter are putting a strain on the county’s two emergency shelters.

Leicester couple’s work rooted in forestland stewardship

For the Raisharts, the forest is more than a physical place — it’s a means of connection to the land and people around us.

Midd student makes history on Olympic slopes

The sophomore Feb made history as the first alpine skier to represent Trinidad and Tobago at a winter Olympics.

Foster to cap storied career as real estate broker

Nancy Foster has been a leading real estate agent in Addison County for nearly 50 years.

Release of federal funds to spread broadband in Vt.

Maple Broadband, the community-governed internet service provider based in Middlebury, last week got the final OK on a federal grant that will fully fund its buildout of high-speed internet throughout 20 Addison County towns.

Lake Champlain fully freezes for the first time in 7 years

Frigid temperatures have caused Lake Champlain to fully freeze for the first time since March 2019.

Rally sets bar high for U.S. presidents

An estimated 45 residents of Bristol and neighboring towns gathered at the Bristol Green on Presidents Day.

Bristol to vote on local option tax proposal

Bristol officials have said the move would allow the town to expand its tax base and support initiatives like economic development and capital projects.

Local man pleads not guilty in Hancock shooting death

A local man who turned himself into police on Tuesday later that day pleaded not guilty in the killing of a Rochester man in Hancock on Feb. 8.

Agri-Mark fined for Middlebury Cabot plant discharge violations

The Agency of Natural Resource’s Department of Environmental Conservation fined Agri-Mark Inc. $60,000 for multiple violations of its pretreatment discharge permit at its dairy and whey processing facility off Exchange Street in Middlebury.

Farmworkers could face declining wages in Vermont

Vermont farmworkers could earn significantly lower wages this year under new federal rules.

Jette offers selectboard priorities

Petter Jette provides a brief bio and explains why he’s running for Middlebury selectboard.

Middlebury primed for sweet festival

The inaugural Vermont Chocolate Festival will offer tastings and special events March 14-15.

OVUU considers board procedures, gets legislative update

At the invitation of the Otter Valley Union Unified school board, three members of the state legislature opened the Feb. 17 meeting with a discussion of relevant state policy and legislative action.

Trump’s new requirements could cause thousands of Vermonters to lose food assistance

New federal work requirements limiting eligibility for the nation’s largest food assistance program will take effect for many in Vermont on March 1.

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