Local man cited after Rt. 7 stabbing

Middlebury police cited Joshua Puma for 1st degree aggravated domestic assault after he allegedly pepper sprayed and then stabbed a family member at a Route 7 home Wednesday evening.

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 Voorhees

Local nonprofit ramps up affordable housing in county

“This project is about more than pipes and roads. It’s about protecting affordable homeownership opportunities in rural Vermont and ensuring residents have safe, reliable infrastructure that supports quality of life.” — Elise Shanbacker

Town considers merger with Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department

Selectboard Chair Chris Campbell says any associated cost of the move would be marginal.

Vergennes sewer project gets good news — a low bid

VERGENNES — The Little City’s big wastewater treatment facility upgrade is going to cost less than previously expected. Because of this, Vergennes officials will be able to use some of the $25.5 million bond approved by voters in 2022 on other components … (read more)

New Monkton museum exhibit spotlights area’s early residents

The exhibit highlights individuals living in the area during the Revolutionary Era and Native Americans who’d called the region home for much longer.

Lord’s Prayer Rock safety concerns raised again

The Bristol selectboard heard from a local resident about safety concerns regarding the Lord’s Prayer Rock Park, specifically over how close the large rock is to the road.

Locals share experiences through book club

The group offers a space for attendees to form connections and dive into reading materials on a range of topics.

‘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.

New MyRide app for Tri-Valley Transit allows for smoother rides

MyRide has the advantage of allowing riders to see where their ride is in real time on their phone.

Time to get involved with the Bristol Town Plan update

The update process is expected to take over a year and will include various ways for community members to get involved.

Storm hits region; Shoreham couple barely avoids injury

The Tuesday night storm largely spared Addison County, but hit isolated spots in Shoreham and Orwell.

Older Vermonters can avoid financial fraud

Americans over age 60 lost $7.784 billion just last year to online scams.

New Green Street ‘third space’ opens in Vergennes

Big Heart Social, a queer-forward third space, hosted its grand opening in Vergennes this past Saturday.

New resource connects Vt. nonprofits to expert guidance, legal support and operational tools

The Vermont Nonprofit HelpDesk is a new statewide resource designed to connect Vermont’s nonprofit organizations with timely, expert support.

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