News
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Some ‘signs’ of the times
MIDDLEBURY — They teach you a lot of things in journalism school after they give you your Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. Among other things, they urge…
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Community news is serious business … most of the time
In the late fall of 1989, I walked into Addison Independent owner Angelo Lynn’s office for an interview for a soon-to-be vacant reporter’s job. My wife Mary and…
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Newspaper tapped high schooler’s emotions
In ruminating about the Addy Indy’s 80th, I decided to take a peek at what was covered in the paper during my years at Middlebury Union High School…
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Before the Independent, locals read The Middlebury Register
MIDDLEBURY — The “community” has long been a part of this country’s community newspapers. People have always wanted to hear about what’s going on in their neighborhood, their…
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Jane Spencer emphasized the ‘intelligence’ in advertising
When Jane Spencer joined the Addy Indy’s advertising team in 1980, the sales process looked pretty different than it does today. Advertising representatives would visit businesses each week…
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The archives shows how much has changed, and stayed the same
During the pandemic, when I was a college student, I occasionally wrote a column for the Addy Indy highlighting interesting stories from long-ago editions of the paper. Reading…
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Printing a paper was a lot of work back in the day
Ray Day is 93 years old and resides in Travelers Rest, S. C., but his association with the Addison Independent goes back more than six decades. The employee…
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Vt. farmers feel impacts of staffing cuts at USDA
ADDISON COUNTY — Several years ago, Ben Haigh, a small-scale dairy farmer in Shoreham, received $50,000 in federal funding from an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Joseph Addison play reprised in the Addison Fire Station
After two sold-out performances, Doug Anderson brings the fascinating story of Joseph Addison to the town that bears his name.
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New Haven News: Memorial dedicated, trunk-or-treat coming up
About 120 people gathered on the green to attend a monument dedication ceremony honoring New Haven native, Dr. Homer B. Hulbert, who contributed to Korea’s independence.
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Lincoln Sports opens community trail system Oct. 17
New trails at Gove Hill will expand local access to mountain biking, walking, hiking, skiing and snowshoeing.
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OCAS offers grants for environmental education
ADDISON COUNTY — Once again, Otter Creek Audubon Society (OCAS) is offering Environmental Education Grants to Addison County educators. Teachers of all age levels are encouraged to develop…
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What are others thinking about the election?
MIDDLEBURY — The Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation and the Center for Community Engagement at Middlebury College invite students, faculty, staff and community members toa two-part series of…
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Life jacket law arrives in time for cold-water season
VERMONT — Boaters must now wear life jackets during the colder months following a new state law signed by Governor Phil Scott. As part of Senate Bill S.326,…
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Lincoln News: Get ready for Halloween fun
LINCOLN — Lincoln Library invites community members of all ages to kick off the Halloween season at its annual Pumpkin Palooza and Magic Show on Saturday, Oct. 24,…
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Monkton News: Place your order for the annual Harvest Supper
MONKTON — A friendly reminder that Toddler Storytime continues at the Russell Memorial Library weekly on Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Contact the library at 802-453-4471 for more…