Addison County
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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…
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$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…
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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…
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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.
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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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Restaurants’ struggle to find qualified help intensifies
MIDDLEBURY — An ongoing labor shortage is forcing an increasing number of area food-service businesses to either reduce their operating hours, transition to takeout only, or temporarily replace…
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$10M in repairs planned for nine mobile home parks to improve affordable housing
MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Community Trust (ACCT) will soon launch a $2 million effort to install a communal septic system at Middlebury’s Lindale Mobile Home Park in…
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Celebrate Henry Sheldon’s 200th birthday this Sunday
MIDDLEBURY — The public is invited to join in the festivities at the Sheldon Museum to celebrate the 200th birthday of museum founder Henry Sheldon on Sunday, Aug.…
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Vermont State Police Log: Man cited for alleged Rt. 22A road rage
ADDISON COUNTY — A road rage incident that began in Addison County last Saturday evening ended with Vermont State Police taking a Colchester man into custody in Rutland…
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Addison County sheriff defends his handling of body cam incident
MIDDLEBURY — At a press conference Wednesday morning called by Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton to provide his own “spin” on events relating to an “unprofessional conduct” complaint…
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The latest COVID-19 numbers (June 14)
ADDISON COUNTY — The Vermont Department of Health (DOH) today, Monday, June 14, is reporting Addison County has again registered zero new cases of COVID-19 during the past…
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Vermont Adult Learning reopening in Middlebury’s Marble Works
MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County branch of Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) is re-opening its center at 99 Maple St. in the Marble Works Historical District in Middlebury. In-person,…
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Chamber of Commerce executive director retiring
MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Chamber of Commerce board has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Rob Carter, effective Sept. 25.Board chair Adam Rainville said the directors have…
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Addison Press takes 10 firsts, 22 top-three honors at 2021 NENPA award presentation
MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Independent and its sister publications Vermont Ski + Ride Magazine and Vermont Sports, have won 10 first place honors among 22 top three…
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Has the electric vehicle era finally arrived?
ADDISON COUNTY — If you took the $174 billion President Joe Biden has proposed spending on electric vehicles (EVs) over the next decade and split it evenly according…
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Spring Auto Feature: Electric Vehicles
Addison Independent Reporter Christopher Ross this week looked deep into the world of Electric Vehicles, or EVs. Learn more about the state of the industry, where it’s headed,…