Police collar suspect who they say axed an ATM

Middlebury police used video recordings and basic investigative work to arrest a local man who they say took an axe to a bank ATM in a failed attempt to rob it.

Research at Middlebury reveals nuanced story about AI use

A popular narrative online now is that most college students use artificial intelligence to automate their work and to cheat. Middlebury College profs found that some using AI in a different way actually improved learning in the long term.

Tutors are restoring school for Afghan girls

“One of the things she misses from her days in school was that sense of belonging, and I think that we have been able to build that in this tutoring network with our students.” — tutor Mary Sullivan

Addiction recovery enters new chapter in county

The nonprofit Turning Point Center will henceforth be known as the Peer Recovery Center of Addison County.

Declaration of Independence readings planned across the county

America’s founding document will be read in four places in Addison County

$25K in grants go to local nonprofits

With the help of the grants awarded by the Vermont Women’s Fund, nonprofits in Addison County are able to continue to grow and help the community.

New pastor takes the helm at CVUUS

“I really wanted to be a pastor, to be with people, accompany them through all the ups and downs of life.” — Michael DeSantis

Lincoln tornado causes destruction

The tornadoes this past Thursday were two out of three that have hit the state this year, making 2026 already an above-average year for tornadoes in Vermont

Area schools prep for education reform

“The (weightier discussion) is going to be the voluntary mergers.” — Wendy Baker

Wilson sets sights on Addison-2 seat

“People are moving away from Vermont because they can’t afford to live here. Taxes are driving people away.” — Annie Wilson

Lincoln program boosts local access to food

The initiative includes a new program that allows residents to purchase items for other shoppers at the Lincoln General Store.

ANWSD in early stages of superintendent search

The Vergennes-area school district learned in May that Superintendent Sheila Soule will conclude her tenure at the end of the upcoming school year.

Bristol West water line replacement underway

The project marks the second phase in a larger effort to replace water lines in the town’s aging water distribution system.

In memory of a friend, Three Squares Cafe launches Guestwich charity series

Three Squares Cafe in Vergennes introduces a sandwich series that pairs food industry talent with charitable giving.

Lincoln News: Tech help sessions have new hours

If the new weekly times do not fit your schedule, contact the library.

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