State restricts new superintendent hires to one-year

As the Addison Northwest School District gets the search for a new superintendent underway, the state told the school board on Friday that it will only approve interim hires with one-year contracts.

United Way sets $800,000 fundraising goal

Donors can also give through UWAC’s “365 Business Circle,” payroll deduction, stock gifts and other ways.

U.S. Navy docks at Maritime Museum

For the first time, the Maritime Museum hosted “U.S. Navy Week,” which brought Navy officials to the Green Mountain State.

Stone to honor young poets at Town Hall Theater

The poetry contest entrants were asked to explore the question: “What Does Freedom Mean to Me?”

Bristol Elementary eyes new tradition for sixth-graders

The learning community will work with students to create a new art-related tradition for sixth graders.

Library doles out produce for free

Produce is available to anyone from any town on Thursdays from 1-6 p.m., or whenever options run out.

Drop-In Brewing leaves Middlebury

the brewery’s two most popular beers will continue to be made.

Three eager candidates eye Vergennes council vacancy

The vacancy will be filled on Sept. 22.

Changes to Lord’s Prayer Rock not currently on the table

There are no proposals before the Bristol selectboard at this time, though some ways of addressing safety concerns have been raised.

By the Way, September 10, 2026

The 5 Town Partnership will once again sponsor “Share the Warmth: A Winter Outerwear Giveaway”

How Vermonters learned of 9/11 — and who remembers 25 years later

“A quarter-century ago, I thought my grandparents’ stories of Pearl Harbor were irrelevant tales of a time gone by.”

VT211 connects Vermonters to essential services as state restricts hours

Vermont 211 has been notified by the state that it’s no longer authorized to provide critical VHRC support after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, or on weekends and holidays.

Regulators OK 5.5% GMP rate hike

The billing change, ordered late last month by Vermont’s Public Utility Commission, will take effect Oct. 1.

Learn about and see animals at Dead Creek Wildlife Day

If you enjoy wildlife be sure to attend the 25th annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day.

Vermont elections are safe and fair — plan to vote

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas Encourages Vermonters to Make a Voting Plan.

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