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Learn about the history of local boatbuilding on Wednesday

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



ADDISON — Come to the Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison on Wednesday, June 29, at 7 p.m. when Douglas Brooks will give an illustrated program titled “From Skiffs to Sail Ferries: The Story of Vermont’s Small Boat Traditions.”  

Brooks, a Vergennes resident, will share his extensive research on historic boatbuilding traditions in Vermont and his work recreating some of these historic vessels. 

The program is free and a Vermont Humanities Council Speakers Bureau program.

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Good Point named business of year

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



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MIDDLEBURY — The Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) honored Good Point Recycling of Middlebury with the Business of the Year Award on May 16 at NRRA’s annual Conference and Expo held at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua, N.H.

Good Point Recycling received this award for its global stewardship and exceptional service. The company has worked with NRRA as an electronics recycling vendor since 2003.

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American Legion, Eagles support city fireworks

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



VERGENNES — Thanks to the Vergennes American Legion and the Addison County Eagles, there will be fireworks in Vergennes on July 3. 

In addition to the fireworks, the Vergennes City Band under the direction of Susan O’Daniel will be set up on the parade field and will play a number of grand ole tunes all ready for the holiday. In addition, the Vergennes Union High School Friends of Music will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers and cold soda.

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Vergennes Lions donate to homeless shelter, counseling service

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Larry Simino



VERGENNES — At the last meeting of the Vergennes Lions Club, a donation was made to Alice Maurer, board member from the John Graham Shelter, in the amount of $750. Maurer said that 250 people were served in one of the three Vergennes facilities last year, and that all of them had ties to Vergennes as residents or relatives of residents of the area.

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Vergennes Partnership recognizes Matt Daniels for volunteer service

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



VERGENNES — At its annual meeting at Kennedy Brothers on Monday, June 20, the Vergennes Partnership announced what partnership officials call a “much deserved community service award” to longtime Macdonough Drive resident Matt Daniels.

Almost four-dozen attendees heard praise for Daniels, as well as a wrap-up of the partnership’s projects over the past year and its plans for the future.

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Grant will help Leicester fight invasive species

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



LEICESTER — The town of Leicester has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to help control invasive species on Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake, located in the towns of Leicester and Salisbury. The control program is coordinated and operated by the Lake Dunmore/Fern Lake Association.

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Lake Champlain Challenge to feature human-powered propulsion on July 10

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



FERRISBURGH — On Sunday, July 10, the annual Lake Champlain Challenge Race takes place at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Basin Harbor Road, Ferrisburgh.

This 3-mile race is open to all human-powered boaters who would enjoy the competition and the beautiful scenery on Lake Champlain.

Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the race begins at 11 a.m. Registration is $25 per person and includes admission to the museum, two extra tickets for guests and a free buffet lunch. Prizes are awarded in each boat class.

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Picnic honored East Middlebury church members

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



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EAST MIDDLEBURY — At noon on Sunday, June 12, it rained on the East Middlebury Community Picnic. In spite of the cold, wet day, a total of 71 people representing 40 households enjoyed spending time eating and chatting together under the tent behind the Sarah Partridge Community House.

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Energy, climate change event set for July 7

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



MIDDLEBURY — Join energy experts Tim Maker, Beth Sachs, Leigh Seddon and David Blittersdorf on Thursday, July 7, at 6 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Middlebury for a practical, clear-eyed look at what the transition to renewable energy may actually entail.

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Bixby Library to offer creative writing workshops for adults

Posted on June 27, 2016 |
By Addison Independent



VERGENNES — Bixby Library’s summer programming for adults showcases support for the community’s creative impulses, and on Thursday, June 30, at 6 p.m., the first of eight weekly workshop sessions begins. The workshop group will led by local writer Muir Haman and is open to the public. Space is limited and registration is strongly suggested. Weekly Thursday evening meetings will focus on opening creative pathways and building personal support structures for beginner writers.

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