The No Kings Day rallies on Saturday in Middlebury, Vergennes and Brandon at least matched the excitement at the 2,700 No Kings protests around the country. The message to our elected president was simple: Be nice, follow the law, tell the truth, stop treating your detractors as enemies, and it takes all kinds of people to make a great nation.
Vergennes City Green hosted a lively protest that saw more than 750 participants waving signs and accepting positive honks of support. Nearly 500 showed up in downtown Brandon. In Middlebury, more than 1,000 marched, sang, rang bells and shared a festive spirit. Independent photo/Steve James
The Rev. Co’relous Bryant of the United Church of Lincoln was among several speakers on the Middlebury town gazebo during the No Kings Day rally. His inspiring oration reminded us that this isn’t the first time Americans have resisted tyranny and organized for our rights. Photo: Kevin Lehman
MORE THAN 380 athletes took part in Sunday’s Middlebury Maple Run, organized by the Addison Independent. Participants of all ages enjoyed beautiful weather including stunning spots of foliage color as they ran, walked and strolled around Middlebury and Weybridge in 5K, 10K and half marathon races. together and both finished it. See more photos at middleburymaplerun.com.
Independent photo/Steve James
There are still some vibrant leaves on the trees this foliage season. Independent photo/Steve James
CECIL FOSTER, LEFT, Secretary of Libanus Lodge #47 in Bristol, presents a $1,000 check to Allison Pouliot of the Have-Heart-Food Shelf recently. The lodge has selected the food shelf, which distributes food to people in need in Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro, as this year’s recipient of proceeds from one of its charitable breakfasts.
MORE THAN 380 athletes took part in Sunday’s Middlebury Maple Run, organized by the Addison Independent. Participants of all ages enjoyed beautiful weather including stunning spots of foliage color as they ran, walked and strolled around Middlebury and Weybridge in 5K, 10K and half marathon races. together and both finished it. See more photos at middleburymaplerun.com.
Independent photo/Steve James
Showing up for America
ADDISON COUNTY RESIDENTS joined the millions nationwide who took part in No Kings Day protests in all 50 states on Saturday. Marchers of all ages voiced their support for the country, including in this group near Middlebury’s town green. More than 1,000 gathered in the county’s shire town.
Photo by Caleb Kenna
U.S. SEN. PETER Welch takes a selfie with Lazy Dog Farm owner Jesse Wilbur at the Orwell farm this past Friday. Welch visited the farm to hear from Wilbur and other local farmers about how their operations have been impacted by the ongoing, historic drought.
Independent photo/Steve James
