- OBSERVING THE OTTER Creek Falls in Middlebury’s Frog Hollow this week, our photographer noted the subtle, painterly colors of the water reflecting the buildings and sunset contrasted with the texture of the water’s sudden transformation into an icy torrent as it plunges over the edge. Independent photo/Steve James
- THE THOUSANDS OF protesters, including some Addison County folks, who came to D.C. just before last week’s inauguration made their way in three big groups to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool for speeches from community leaders. Photo by Jim Mendell
- A WATERY JANUARY sun peeks under the bridge in the snowy Marble Works park before taking leave of the day. Independent photo/Steve James
- A RABBIT STANDS out against a backdrop of snow in a Middlebury yard recently, looking comfortable and healthy despite the cold. Photo by Dottie Nelson
- BEFORE THE SKATERS could step onto the new-and-improved Vergennes ice rink in the Little City’s recreation area off East Street for a Jan. 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony, someone had to clear the snow off the surface. Vergennes Union Elementary School PE teacher Robyn Newton, left, and Vergennes resident Jeremy Holm were up to the task. They wrangled two shovels apiece and got the ice cleared and the fun began for scores of people who skated, played hockey and later warmed themselves by a fire. Independent photo/Steve James