Middlebury’s Mike Roy shares legislative priorities

Roy will spend the upcoming biennium shaping statewide health and environmental policy as a member of the Vermont Legislature.

Bristol tax rate rises 7.14 cents

After accounting for other figures that factor into the overall homestead tax rate, the total rate will reflect an increase of around 2.5-cents.

Addison County Fair and Field Days is in full swing

“We’ve got food in our arteries and performance in our hearts.”

Middlebury energy panel regroups

Middlebury’s Energy Committee came close to dissolving after the town chose a natural gas-powered sludge dryer.

Monkton group interested in changes to Town Meeting Day voting

A citizen petition in the works is seeking consideration of moving articles voted on from the floor at town meeting to Australian ballot.

Youth learn how to use their voice at local camp

A group of local youth has spent this week learning about the weight their voices carry and how to create change in their communities and beyond.

A genuine pirate entertains Field Days crowds

Jolley has worked in the fair and carnival industry since 2006 when he was 15.

High court rules against Vekos license reinstatement

Vermont State Police had cited Vekos for driving under the influence on Jan. 25, 2024.

Middlebury asked to CHIP in for housing

It’s a proposal that could deliver key funding for roads, sidewalks and water/sewer connections that would serve the second phase of the new Stonecrop Meadows neighborhood.

Primary contests decided Tuesday

Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.

College rewilding program remains in indefinite trial phase

Though intended to expand after a two year pilot phase, Rewilding Middlebury is over three years old, with no growth in sight.

Monkton News: Yoga and more at the library

Yoga, craft projects and science workshops are just some of the library’s offerings

Film screenings support and celebrate Vermont agriculture

Community members are invited to screenings of “The State of Farming,” a new documentary that tells the story of Vermont agriculture through the voices of the farmers who live it every day.

By the Way: August 6, 2026

All the info you need to vote is online at the Vermont Voter Portal: vote.vermont.gov.

Elderly Services to host community education series

Elderly Services will offer five informative presentations this fall on topics of importance to area elders and their families.

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