Pipeline story more technical than we gave credit

Vermont Gas Systems raised some valid concerns about the story about their gas pipeline that the Addison Independent ran this past Thursday.

Vergennes officials field three applicants for open council seat

Former councilor Carson Harder-Hyde stepped down in early March, shortly after Town Meeting Day.

Modest ag bills move toward passage

Among the many bills lawmakers have spent recent months tackling in the Vermont State House are several related to farming in Vermont.

By the way, March 26, 2026

Middlebury’s Eddy Farm School for Horse & Rider will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Open Barn on Sunday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New Orwell ATV law challenged

A citizen’s petition triggers a chance to toss the new law at a special town meeting Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Orwell Firehouse.

Vergennes man jailed on human trafficking and drug charges

The 69-year-old is held without bail; a lengthy Vergennes Police investigation looked into allegations that he’d pressured multiple women into sex in exchange for drugs.

Beeman Identity Week canceled amid safety concerns

School officials said the series of learning experiences centered around understanding identity won’t take place at the New Haven school next month after comments were made that threatened the safety of students and staff.

New art museum will be center of college’s art quad

College officials have a goal of breaking ground on the project in spring 2027.

In Memory of Our Sexton, Richard Bruso

Cornwall’s long term Evergreen cemetery caretaker, Viet Nam vet, Richard Bruso, died this week. 

Vermont State University Lyndon to Host 2026 Weather & Climate Science Institute

A transformative, week-long environmental science experience for high school students, July 5–11.

Farm conservation offers opportunities for landowners

Al Karnatz has worked with Champlain Valley farmers to conserve 400 farms in the region, projects that can help farmers protect their farmland, purchase land, and improve soil and water health on their property.

2026 rebates to help Vermonters achieve their home energy goals

Weatherization, heating systems and appliance rebates can help households save money.

Leicester News: March 26, 2026

Town Clerk Julie Delphia reminds dog owners to register dogs by April 1.

Navigators help get the carbon out of your home

ADDISON COUNTY — For going on two years, the Climate Economy Action Center, or CEAC, has run a free program aimed at helping Addison County residents decarbonize their homes. The program is known as Addison County Energy Navigators. Through the program, h … (read more)

Four area towns face school budget revotes

Voters in four southern Addison County communities will soon head to the polls to field trimmed-down versions of fiscal year 2027 public school budgets that failed on Town Meeting Day.

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