Editorial: Newsroom trauma, thankful outcome

Word spreads quickly in small towns, so here’s a brief note to report that our beloved sports columnist and retired Middlebury College professor Karl Lindholm had a health scare here at the office Tuesday morning. After exchanging his typical jokes and friendly banter with colleagues, he sat down at his computer to put the finishing touches on this week’s column. Then reporter John Flowers noticed Karl had slumped in his chair. What followed was emergency application of CPR, a call to 911, a quick response … (read more)

New trees in Middlebury will create a soothing green space around the rec center for residents to enjoy. Photo by Pauline Singley Here is a big thank you for all the new trees recently planted by the Middlebury Rec Center on Creek Road. It’s so good to se … (read more)

The board on March 30 picked Mason to fill a seat that failed to draw any takers on Town Meeting Day.

Meeting attendees had the opportunity to share key concerns and ask their questions at this interactive conversational event.

BRISTOL — Timothy J Heffernan, 87, passed away from heart complications at UVM Medical Center Jan. 5, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held May 2, 2026, at the American Legion Post 19, Bristol, Vt. Please join us anytime from 1 to 4 p.m. to honor a … (read more)

Sarah Bouchard was one of four candidates to throw their hat into the ring for the open seat.

As you might be aware, New Haven has, through the recent “New Haven Comes Together” community engagement program, prioritized organizing a housing taskforce with the goal of expanding housing opportunities in town. An initial review of several state and r … (read more)

A Sonnet in honor of a small forest of trees that has been taken down in our neighborhood The night in all its shades of blue has turned into a violet hue. No longer the stars; except one about to rise; the morning sun. A forest to be taken down I write w … (read more)

LEICESTER — A short 20-minute informational meeting that previewed the Leicester town budget and a few other issues was held Monday evening in the town office this year as the Meeting House was unavailable. About 20 people huddled into the space for the m … (read more)

Winter bird feeding is a great way to observe and learn about our year-round bird residents such as black capped chickadees, nuthatches and blue jays.

BRIDPORT — While children see spiders as part of the spooky Halloween holiday, Bridport Central School students recently were introduced to the notion that spiders are a vital part of a garden community. Principal Jenny Urban invited Jill Vickers, a membe … (read more)

“Let’s help each other think outside our individual boxes and find solutions respectfully for the good of everyone.”

Here’s what’s happening in Addison County sports, plus a schedule of upcoming games.

Two Addison County residents were seriously injured in a two-car crash in Cornwall on Friday evening. On Aug. 22 shortly after 6 p.m. Vermont State Police received a report of the crash in the area of Route 74 and Evergreen Road. Troopers report that Thom … (read more)

What to know this week.