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New barn coming to Fair and Field Days

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Evan Johnson



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WALTHAM — There’s something new coming to the Addison County Fair and Field Days. It’s not a ride, exhibit or contest, but serves a thoroughly practical purpose.

Visitors to this summer’s fair will find a new safety building located near the fairgrounds’ front entrance.

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Cyclists gearing up for 'Fondo' rides

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Evan Johnson



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HANCOCK — With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summertime riding, local bicyclists already have their eyes set on some of the most challenging outings in their neighborhood. Crisscrossing the spine of the Green Mountains, a ride through the Lincoln, Brandon, Appalachian and Middlebury gaps makes for a fearsome quartet of climbs and descents with thousands of vertical feet gained and lost as one passes from the Champlain Valley to the Mad River Valley and back again.

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Hobbies keep you young

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Christy Lynn



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As the prospect for retirement nears, whether you’re 63 or 80, hobbies and pastimes become more and more priceless in terms of personal enjoyment and fulfillment. The challenge is to pursue ones that last a lifetime.

Power weight-lifting is out after age 70 or so for most, but bird-watching is definitely in and, like gardening, can have moments of adventure, excitement and physical activity, not to mention years of satisfaction.

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Are you protected: Guard yourself against scams and identity theft

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Mary Conlon



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Two years ago, I received a letter addressed to me and a mystery man, Thomas Miller, from the Ohio Department of Taxes asking for further financial documents before issuing me a tax refund.

Then, Thomas Miller and I received a letter from Michigan with the same request. A couple days later, Hawaii sent Thomas Miller and me a check for more than $5,000 to my address in Cornwall.

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Group encourages girls to take up lifelong sports

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Evan Johnson



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MIDDLEBURY — Abby Weissman admits she wasn’t an extraordinary athlete while growing up. She didn’t win any athletic scholarships and spent most of her running races in the middle of the pack. But she did have something else going for her, a series of coaches throughout high school and college that taught her to love athletic pursuits. Thanks to the coaches she had, Weissman is still participating in sports like running and cross-country skiing.

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Local writer's play was honored in South Africa

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Addison Independent



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WEYBRIDGE — A South African theatrical production of “The Revealers,” a middle-school novel by Weybridge author Doug Wilhelm, was recently nominated for a Naledi Award, South Africa’s top theatrical honor.

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Arts Beat for June 8: Student concert slated for Town Hall Theater Sunday

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Greg Pahl



On Sunday at 2 p.m., faculty members, students of all ages, and special guests will take to the stage at the Town Hall Theater to perform together with a spirit of collaboration that has been driving the Middlebury Community Music Center in its first year. The concert will be preceded by a reception at 1 p.m.

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Vermont cows give 2 billion pounds of milk

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Addison Indedendent



CONCORD, N.H. — New England dairy farmers brought in more money for the milk they sold in 2014, according to a report released by the USDA this month. Vermont farmers’ cash receipts grew slightly faster than the regional average.

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Summer college courses give high schoolers a head start

Posted on May 22, 2015 |
By Addison Indepdendent



BURLINGTON – Gov. Peter Shumlin joined with students, Vermont State Colleges Chancellor Jeb Spaulding, and others on Tuesday  to encourage Vermonters to apply for summer dual enrollment courses ahead of upcoming registration deadlines.

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See local artisans at work during Open Studio Weekend

Posted on May 21, 2015 |
By Addison Independent



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ADDISON COUNTY/BRANDON — The Spring Open Studio Tour over Memorial Day Weekend offers a great way for locals and visitors alike to see the Green Mountain State as well as the work of Vermont artist right where it is made. Bright yellow signs are placed along Vermont’s roads to mark the way to studios of craftspeople and fine artists during the self-guided tour on May 23 and 25 at a time when the landscape is fresh and inviting and without the crowds of summer and fall.

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