New law makes sheriffs accountable

A new state law ensures that Vermonters have more oversight over their county sheriffs. Act 30 mandates increased transparency and more financial accountability for the state’s 14 sheriff’s departments.

Elderly Services classes start next month

MIDDLBEURY — Elderly Services will be hosting a Community Education Series of four informative presentations this fall on topics of importance to both area elders and their families. The series will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and run until Tuesday, Nov. … (read more)

Torrential rainstorm drowns Middlebury, high water and mudslides close area roads

Addison County residents on Friday morning were still bailing out basements, ordering gravel for washed-out driveways, dealing with dead cars and assessing other property damage caused by a massive Thursday evening rainstorm the likes of which hadn’t been … (read more)

UPDATED: Rising waters close area roads

On Tuesday morning, after some 36 hours of rainfall, Bristol’s Lower Notch Road was closed from 1820 Lower Notch to Many Waters Road.

Vermont State Police Log: Citations follow 100-mph-plus driving

Vermont State Police said they cited a Pennsylvania man for driving at more than twice the posted speed limit.

Real estate market appears to be stabilizing

Brokers say demand is still strong, but higher interest rates can be a drag.

By the way for March 23: See a play in Ripton, meet some climate heroes … and more

See a play in Ripton, meet some climate heroes and what ever happened to Martin Guigui?

Town Meeting 2023 Preview

Here’s what to expect at each of the town meetings in Addison County this week.

When and Where is Your Town Meeting in 2023

Read this list to find out when and where your 2023 town meeting will be held.

Vermont State Police Log: Crashes send a few people to the hospital

Vermont State Police reported three motor vehicle crashes between Feb. 1 and 8; and troopers also found a missing person and started investigation of gunfire into a Monkton home.

County officials take oaths of office

This past Wednesday, Feb. 1, Addison County’s officials elected this past November were sworn in at the Mahady Courthouse in Middlebury.

Meet Vijay Nazareth, head of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition

Vijay Nazareth has experience in the private sector and in nonprofit management and finance, combined with a passion for conservation in agriculture and environmental stewardship.

Weekly Legislative Breakfasts not likely this year

No one has stepped up for forum connecting lawmakers with constituents in Addison County.

Police warn of thefts of checks from Postal Service mailboxes in Addison County

Police say don’t mail checks in outside mailboxes.

Barbara Pauline Broughton, 83, formerly of Addison County

JERICHO — After several years of chronic pain and most recently COVID-19, Barbara Broughton passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday Oct. 7, 2022. BARBARA PAULINE BROUGHTON Born in Burlington, Vt., on June 17, 1939. Barbara was the daugh … (read more)

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