Popular Middlebury UPS Store to close

The very popular UPS Store at 105 Court St. in Middlebury will close on May 31, and the building in which it’s been located since 2014 has been sold.

Despite revisions, Slate Valley school budget defeated

Following the second rejection of a spending plan for the school district that serves Orwell late last week, officials hope to float a third spending proposal next month.

Olmstead to lead wildflower walk at Mt. Independence

It’s time for the annual guided walk to look for spring wildflowers at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell on Sunday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. Amy Olmsted, a nursery professional for over 25 years, leads this informative walk. Olmste … (read more)

Betsy Sullivan is new city clerk

The newest Vergennes city clerk not only brings extensive office and accounting experience, she should also be a familiar and friendly face to many city residents.

Douglas Orchard barn getting restored

Built in the early 1800s, the iconic bank barn off Basin Harbor Road at Douglas Orchards overlooking Lake Champlain has been part of the Shoreham landscape and local community for a long time.

Wet weather makes manure management a challenge

This season’s extreme precipitation and prolonged saturated soils in Addison County created challenging conditions for spreading manure.

New grazing specialist gives farmers tech advice

The UVM Extension office in Middlebury is welcoming a new employee. Grazing Specialist Carly Bass will provide technical assistance, outreach and education to farmers in Addison County and Southwestern Vermont. 

Lincoln news for Apr. 18

A community potluck is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, at 5 p.m., at Burnham Hall and will go until the food runs out. Bring something to share if you would like.

Skatepark boosters pivot to new strategy

Leaders of an effort to build a 7,500-square-foot, concrete skatepark in Middlebury’s recreation park are shifting their strategy in hopes of garnering more financial support for a project currently estimated at $375,000-$562,000.

Leicester news for Apr. 18

Town Clerk Julie Delphia reminds dog owners of the need to register dogs. Cost information is available on the town website. To avoid penalties and fees, be sure to register your dog(s) before the dog census is scheduled.

Mount Abe school budget fails at ballot box again (UPDATED)

Voters in the Mount Abraham Unified School District on Tuesday defeated a proposed $35.9 million spending plan by 57 votes.

How are we handling the opioid overdose crisis? Local discussion

Three local professionals will discuss their experiences navigating the opioid crisis Monday evening at Ilsley Library at a talk about drug policy in Vermont.

Middlebury man killed in Weybridge crash

David K. Ricklefs, 53, lost control of the Subaru Impreza he was driving on Morgan Horse Farm Road and hit a tree.

Documentary puts Vermont food insecurity center stage

A Middlebury filmmaker’s new film charts the evolution and impacts of the wildly successful Vermont Everyone Eats program that kept Vermonters fed, restaurants afloat and farmers cultivating during the COVID crisis.

The eclipse was cool enough to yell about

Groups of Vermonters and visitors spread themselves around town greens, highway pull-offs, community parks, school grounds, cemeteries, parking lots and back yards on Monday afternoon. The vibe was generally laid-back.

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