Lincoln News: April 9, 2026

The Town of Lincoln is looking for a volunteer to serve as Tree Warden.

MALT fosters walking buddies with new Friends of the TAM

The Middlebury Area Land Trust is rolling out a club to unite people who have a love of the organization’s Trail Around Middlebury.

Salisbury community gathers to launch long-anticipated renovation

Nearly 40 community members gathered at Salisbury Town Hall on March 26 to mark the start of a long-anticipated renovation project.

Otter Valley budget squeaks by in a Tuesday revote

The approved budget reflects $202,500 in cuts that the board made since the initial budget failed 952-1,125 on Town Meeting Day.

Writer Kim Stanley Robinson will deliver Middlebury’s 2026 commencement address

Acclaimed author of the international best-selling Mars trilogy, Kim Stanley Robinson, will deliver the 2026 Commencement address on May 24.

Newcomer Mike Kane wants to represent northwest Addison County in Vt. House

The ANWSD board member is the first democrat to announce a bid representing Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham and part of New Haven.

Orwell’s Treadway announces Senate bid

Orwell selectboard chair enters Senate race, highlighting affordability, healthcare and education reform priorities.

Horse farms advocate for more equitable recognition

A group of Vermonters is advocating for professional equine operations to be recognized as fully agricultural in all Vermont state statutes.

Jeremy Holm plays Addison County namesake on stage

A new play by Doug Anderson tells the story of Joseph Addison, the man whose name appears all around us.

ICE scrutinized: Vt questions if tactics violate U.S. Constitution News

When law enforcement officials broke down the door of a South Burlington home March 11, they were looking for a Mexican man named Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez. He wasn’t there. In fact, he might never have been. What followed that raid, as well as the dete … (read more)

Tweens learn about citizenship

Sixth-graders from across Addison Central School District spent last Wednesday learning how they can have an impact on the world they are stepping into.

North Branch School theater ascends the Himalayan Peaks

This year’s student-authored play includes an imaginative cast of characters, as well as mountain themes and music in honor of their late schoolmate.

State climatologist highlights climate change impacts, responses

The recent lecture covered what climate change looks like in the state, related challenges and opportunities for individuals and communities to respond.

Local farmers provide input on state CAFO program

Addison County farmers are among those serving on a stakeholder group formed to help state officials navigate Vermont’s approach to regulating some farm operations and agricultural water quality.

By the way, April 2, 2026

Middlebury College is planning improvements to the football field at Alumni Stadium.

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