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)

Immigrant business owners share their journeys to Middlebury

There are many stories of immigrants making their way successfully to Addison County. Here are two.

Vekos would bring defense attorney experience to county prosecutor’s job

Lawyer Eva Vekos would like to see more diversion for minor crimes but stronger prosecution for serious offense if she is elected as Addison County State’s Attorney.

County’s Democratic legislators call on sheriff to resign

Lawmakers say legal cloud over Sheriff Newton is too dark and he must resign.

State police arrest Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton

The sheriff is charged with sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint and domestic assault; high bailiff calls for Newton to resign.

New Haven man doubles Homeward Bound fundraiser with big check

WVTK’s Ca$h for Paws fundraiser got a surprise call that netted a big donations for animal aid.

Four in running for state’s attorney

MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Democratic Committee has forwarded three names to Gov. Phil Scott to consider as he prepares to appoint a new state’s attorney to replace Dennis Wygmans, who held that job until May 7. As the Addison Independent went to pre … (read more)

$5 million in sustainable ag funds available

VERMONT — Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, known as SARE, is accepting preproposals to distribute $5 million in funding across its three largest grant programs: Research and Education, Research for Novel Approaches, and Profession … (read more)

Clean your boat! Stop invasive species

GRAND ISLE — After a long winter, many anglers and boaters look forward to starting their recreation season on Lake Champlain as early as possible. Unfortunately, aquatic invasive plants and animals, like curly leaf pond weed and zebra mussels, do not tak … (read more)

United Way survey finds youth weighing impact of substance use

Find out what local high schoolers and middle schoolers have to say about drinking and drugs.

Putting in the miles pays off for young swimmers

After the pandemic closed their local pool, a dozen Addison County kids swam competitively in South Burlington.

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