Paper art sought for Middlebury exhibit

Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury is planning a juried exhibition of paper artwork and it is seeking submissions from local artists of work that explores paper as material or concept.

Community events, budget work underway in Leicester

The Leicester Historical Society is sponsoring Prize Bingo on Sat, Dec 13, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center at the Four Corners.

Bixby Library hires experienced director

Jennifer Pearson, the Bixby’s new library director, has extensive library and management experience.

Sheriff says speeder went 80 mph near pedestrians

A driver fled deputies from the Addison County Sheriff’s Department when he tried to stop her in Cornwall. Eventually he caught up with and arrested her.

Livingston Farm launches fundraiser and giveaway

A Bristol business is looking to support community members this season through an ongoing fundraiser and giveaway.

Police look for thieves who stole cigarettes and knives

Vermont State Police are asking for help finding the two people who broke into the Four Corners Store in Addison on Nov. 22.

MUMS repair costs could top $45 million

Proposed improvements to the crowded middle school building include expansions to the gym, library, kitchen and cafeteria, along with new classrooms and common space.

Carpenter won’t seek reelection to Middlebury selectboard

Citing mounting professional and family responsibilities, longtime Middlebury selectboard Chairman Brian Carpenter says he won’t run again in March.

Green Peppers gets a new owner: Perrins to pass pizza peel to Bloom

The longtime owners of Green Peppers in Middlebury are selling their business to Christian Bloom, who owns and operates The Retro Realm arcade next door.

New partnership supports Bristol chocolate business

Eat Vermont has acquired a minority stake in Farmhouse Chocolates and is helping the business modernize operations, expand its reach and plan for the future.

Rifle deer season finishes stronger

After an opening weekend of rifle deer season in Addison County that was the least productive in a decade, the final two weeks of the season proved to be happier for hunters.

New documentary grapples with death row executions, spirituality

“The Spiritual Advisor,” produced by Middlebury College professor James Sanchez, follows Rev. Jeff Hood as he counsels Oklahoma inmate Emmanuel Littlejohn in the days leading up his execution.

Feds release $21 million in heating assistance to Vermont after shutdown

The long-awaited LIHEAP funds will provide heating assistance to low-income Vermonters and reimburse the state for its fuel assistance spending during the federal shutdown this past fall.

Leader leaving MNFF, search for new director under way

The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival is looking for a new executive director.

12% property tax increase projected for next year

Vermonters could see a nearly 12% property tax increase in 2026, according to early estimates from the state. 

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