River Watch digs into tree plantings

The Addison County River Watch Collaborative is gearing up for a couple of planting projects this month, and community members are invited to take part in the effort. 

Lincoln news for May 2

The Town Wide Yard Sale to benefit Weathervane United, Inc. will be held on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine.

Ferrisburgh news for May 2

Ferrisburgh Green Up Day is this Saturday, May 4. Green-Up bags are available at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

CSAC looking for new board members

The Counseling Service of Addison County seeks four community members to join its board. The organization is recruiting individuals who are passionate about CSAC’s mission to help people live emotionally healthy and satisfying lives, and share in its valu … (read more)

Leave wild turtles alone

Wild turtles need to remain in the wild, according to Vermont Fish and Wildlife, which reminds Vermonters that keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm the turtle and pose threats to wild turtle populations.

President Laurie Patton to leave Middlebury College

Laurie Patton on Thursday announced she will leave Middlebury this coming January to become president of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

Otter Valley budget defeated again

Voters in the Brandon area on Tuesday got a second chance to approve a fiscal year 2025 spending plan for the Otter Valley Unified Union schools. They said, no thank you.

Voters finally approve ANWSD budget

After rejecting two budget proposals since Town Meeting Day in March, Addison Northwest School District residents on Tuesday approved proposed spending for the 2024-2025 school year, 1346 to 932 votes.

ACSD Interim Super Williams to leave early

Addison Central School District Interim Superintendent Tim Williams will cede his position to his successor a month earlier than anticipated.

Planned Rt. 7 roundabout gains momentum

A single-lane roundabout that would serve the intersection of Route 7, Exchange Street and Happy Valley Road just north of Middlebury village is looking more likely.

Community rallies bigime for local coffee shop

Locals value a good cup of coffee — especially when it’s brewed and poured by congenial, caring folks in a soothing environment. But Royal Oak Coffee owners never imagined just how quickly and generously their fans would respond to their call for assistan … (read more)

No more wakeups with Zeman & Pups

After 2,084 morning radio shows, longtime WVTK-FM disc jockey and animal rights activist Bruce Zeman made his bittersweet exit from the Addison County airwaves this past Thursday to the beat of K.C. & The Sunshine Band.

Fort Ti Ferry’s season start could be underwater

The Ticonderoga Ferry has dutifully whisked travelers across Lake Chaplain since 1759. A new power line is causing headaches.

Third ANWSD vote set for Tuesday

After rejecting two budget proposals, Vergennes-area residents on Tuesday will again make a decision on proposed school spending for the 2024-2025 school year.

Vermont opioid crisis presents both barriers and opportunties

Vermont has made concrete efforts to address the state’s opioid crisis, but experts say there’s still plenty of work to be done — including in Addison County.

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