State offers grants for digitization of land records

MONTPELIER — Vermont’s municipal offices that have been effected by COVID-19 closures now have an opportunity to digitize their municipal land records, under a grant program created under a new law. The Vermont Legislature passed Act 137 of 2020 to distribute Coronavirus Relief Funds to various entities in Vermont. Sections 8 – 10 appropriate $2 million to assist municipalities in digitizing land records for online public access. The Agency of Administration, through the Vermont Department of Taxes, is resp … (read more)

Governor loosens restrictions on outdoor recreation

VERMONT — “Everyone is just glad to be out and playing golf,” said Derrick Cram, business manager of the Ralph Myhre Golf Course in Middlebury on a sunny afternoon this week. For many it was the first time out this season. And, of course, it was not becau … (read more)

Religious Services

  RELIGIOUS SERVICES NOTE: Plans may change. Contact your pastor for more information.   Addison ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. All services conducted via Zoom until further notice. Go to Facebook page for link. Addison four corners, Routes 22A and 17. … (read more)

Town meeting results: Ripton

RIPTON — Ripton residents at their town meeting approved all the articles on their warning, including two advisory referenda that suggested local residents be given more of a say in the election of their local school directors and potential future closure … (read more)

Calendar

Thursday, May 6 Red Cross blood donation in Brandon. Thursday, May 6, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver St. Schedule an appointment now to give blood and make it a summer full of life for patients. Appointments can be made by down … (read more)

Winter Coloring Contest

Click on the link below for the printable version of the Winter Coloring Contest.

Russ Reilly Memorial Service

MIDDLEBURY — A celebration of life will be held for Russ Reilly on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 3 p.m., at Mead Chapel. Reception following in Pepin Gym.  

Crysta Lee Rainey Steady, 44, of New Haven

NEW HAVEN — Crysta Lee Rainey Steady, 44, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 2, 2019 at UVM Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. She was born Sept. 25, 1974, in Middlebury and graduated from Vergennes Union High School in 1995. Crysta Lee was an L.N.A. and wor … (read more)

Harriett Blanche Purinton Brown, 100, of Lincoln

LINCOLN — Harriett Blanche Purinton Brown, 100, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born April 10, 1919, in Buels Gore, Vt., the daughter of Lewis and Lucy (Tucker) Purinton.  Hattie lived in B … (read more)

Classified Ads (Published:05/06/2021)

 To place a classified ad, please call: 388-4944 or submit it here. To find a particular item in the Classifieds using a key word (like “refrigerator” or “Ford”), use the “Find” function on your web browser’s “Edit” menu (Ctrl-F in most web browsers). Not … (read more)

Lincoln news for Jul. 18

LINCOLN — There are still some openings for the Lincoln Sports day camps. Home base for the camp is under the pavilion at the Lincoln Sports Field behind the fire station, but excursions are part of the fun as well. Activities include games, crafts, hikes … (read more)

Epic battle to be reenacted at Fort Ticonderoga

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. — Experience one of Fort Ticonderoga’s signature events, “Montcalm’s Cross,” a two-day battle reenactment, Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21. Featuring hundreds of reenactors, cannons, drums, muskets and more, this is the largest ba … (read more)

The Steven Kirby Quintet to play lyrical jazz in Brandon

BRANDON — Brandon Music welcomes back the Steven Kirby Jazz Quintet on Saturday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. The Boston-based group performs contemporary and mainstream jazz arranged and composed by Steven Kirby. Kirby plays guitar, Carl Clements plays flute an … (read more)

Landscape architect discusses his career highlights

MIDDLEBURY — Landscape architect Peter Ker Walker will discuss the highlights of his landscape projects on Saturday, July 20, at 2 p.m., in the conference room of the Middlebury Town Offices. The presentation is in conjunction with the Henry Sheldon Museu … (read more)

Call Vt. Health Dept. to report algae blooms

ADDISON COUNTY — County residents concerned about blue algae blooms in swimming areas may check with a Department of Health website to determine if they might be at risk. There were two blue algae blooms in Lake Champlain off county towns last week, both … (read more)

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