Vermont opioid crisis presents both barriers and opportunties

Vermont has made concrete efforts to address the state’s opioid crisis, but experts say there’s still plenty of work to be done — including in Addison County.

Vekos gets law license back

The Vermont Supreme Court reinstated the law license of Addison County’s top prosecutor roughly three weeks after suspending it.

Green Up Day is on its way

Want to go for a walk on May 4 and help make Vermont an even more beautiful place? Pick up some trash on Green Up Day.

Students receive firefighter scholarships

ADDISON COUNTY — The Addison County Firefighters Association Scholarship Committee has chosen Ellison Thomas and Elias Pike to receive scholarships awarded to Addison County students. A formal presentation was made at the Association’s quarterly dinner me … (read more)

County early childhood teachers graduate from leadership institute

Seven local childcare providers graduated from the Snelling Center for Government’s Early Childhood Leadership Institute.

How are we handling the opioid overdose crisis? Local discussion

Three local professionals will discuss their experiences navigating the opioid crisis Monday evening at Ilsley Library at a talk about drug policy in Vermont.

What was that? N.J. earthquake felt in Vermont

N.J. Temblor felt by folks in our part of Vermont. No damage reported.

Local lawmakers call for Vekos resignation

After she got a DUI charge, was criticized for some of her practices and lost her law license, most local lawmakers say they’ve had enough of State’s Attorney Eva Vekos.

Addison County prosecutor loses her law license

The Vermont Supreme Court suspended the law license of Addison County State’s Attorney Eva P. Vekos for her failure to properly respond to questions about her fitness following her arrest on a charge of driving while impaired.

Starksboro Rep. Caleb Elder to run for state Senate

Democratic state Rep. Caleb Elder of Starksboro won’t seek reelection; he will instead run for one of the two state Senate seats representing Addison County, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore.

When and Where is Your Town Meeting in 2024

Find out the date, time and place of your town meeting in Addison County and Brandon.

Local news organization launches the Addy All-Stars

Support your community by supporting local news. Read more…

Letter to the editor: Local businesses want legislative action on housing

The regulatory and municipal zoning changes, tax proposals and funding in bills H.719 and S.311 would make it easier and faster to build more housing while avoiding sprawl.

Police provide arrest details after county prosecutor Eva Vekos pleads innocent of drunken driving

Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos on Monday pleaded not guilty in court to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence.

State’s Attorney Vekos cited for drunk driving

The Addison County State’s Attorney was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence Thursday after she showed up at the scene of a suspicious death in Bridport.

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