Another group seeks suspension of prosecutor Vekos

An attorney who handles discipline for lawyers in Vermont is seeking the “immediate suspension” of Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos’s law license.

Speeding stop turns into DUI citation

Between Feb. 22 and March 7, the sheriff’s department completed patrols in multiple towns, stopped 112 vehicles for various motor vehicle violations, attempted to serve 32 pieces of civil process around the county and provided a car seat inspection for a … (read more)

Pickup truck ends up on railroad tracks

On March 6 at a little after 2:30 p.m., troopers from the New Haven barracks got a report of a single-vehicle crash near Route 7 and Route 17, otherwise known as the New Haven Junction.

Town Meeting Day 2026 Results

School gyms and town halls were busy these past few days hosting annual town meetings. Read our town-by-town coverage.

Mixed bag in school budget voting; 4 pass, 2 fail

Residents of Addison County’s largest and smallest school districts approved their fiscal year 2027 public education budgets on Tuesday. But two school budgets on the southern end of the country did not pass.

Career center budget passes, despite ballot glitch

Addison County voters turned out at the polls on Tuesday to resoundingly endorse a Career Center budget request of $6,271,915, though residents of one of the towns served by the school didn’t get to vote on the spending plan.

By the way, March 5, 2026

The clocks will “spring” forward by an hour beginning at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 8.

Vermont State Police Log: Police say two drivers had taken drugs

Troopers stopped two different Vermont men in Addison County this past week and cited them for driving under the influence of drugs.

New report lists county prosecutor’s ‘significant failures’

Researchers commissioned by the Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs describe ‘crying, screaming or throwing items in the office” of Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos.

Education, healthcare and land use reform dominate Legislative breakfast

VERGENNES — Healthcare reform, new land-use protocols and an ongoing revamp of Vermont’s public education system were among the dominant topics at this year’s first legislative breakfast, held Monday at the St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Hall in Vergennes. A … (read more)

Female philanthropists fill a childcare need

100+ Women Who Care, Addison County distributed $17,800 to local nonprofits at its first-quarter 2026 meeting, with Early Care and Learning Partnership receiving the largest share of funds.

Ed reform process reaches pivotal point, local educators weigh in

Lawmakers have a big question awaiting them — how to move forward with the process of transforming Vermont’s education system. There local superintendents weigh in.

Chronology 2025 — Addison County Year in Review

Schools, infrastructure, Trump and more made headlines in 2025. Take a look at our recap of the 12 months ending, then dive into 2026!

January 2025 Year in Review

The new year dawned on Jan. 1 for the rest of us, but for one little girl the whole shebang kicked off on Jan. 2, when Porter Medical Center welcomed its first baby of 2025. Raigan Sanborn arrived at 9:42 p.m. to parents Brittanie Loso Sanborn and Donald … (read more)

February 2025 Year in Review

On Feb. 1, the Middlebury College Class of 2024.5 (popularly called “Febs”) headed to the Snow Bowl for their iconic graduation ceremony — going up the chairlift in their academic regalia and skiing down with their diplomas. The next day, hundreds convene … (read more)

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