Residents mull over Little City housing

About five dozen Vergennes residents and officials who came in person or by Zoom to the Vergennes Opera House to attend Monday’s citywide Housing Conversation agreed on a basic premise: Their community needs more housing.

Panther women roll on with two victories

The Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team picked up two more one-sided victories late last week, both on the road, to improve to 7-0. The Panthers, ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III, will next host NESCAC foe Wesleyan this Saturday at noon. 

Vergennes-area towns defeat school budget in 2nd vote

For the second time this month, residents of the five communities on Tuesday rejected a spending plan — this time by 18 votes.

Midd men’s lax downs league foe Conn College

The Panther men’s lacrosse team overcame a slow start on Friday to defeat visiting NESCAC foe Connecticut, 14-10, and improve their spot in league play.

ANWSD budget revote is Tuesday

After defeating an Addison Northwest School District spending plan on March 5, residents of the five-town district will vote on a slightly smaller budget this coming Tuesday.

City council organizes after election

On March 12, its first meeting since Town Meeting Day, the Vergennes City Council accomplished a number of tasks that both looked backward and moved forward.

Councilors eye limits on comments

After a discussion at the Vergennes City Council’s March 12 meeting on the topic of how much public comment should be allowed at council meetings, including advice from the city’s attorney, Mayor Chris Bearor later last week confirmed he would impose a li … (read more)

Winter sports photos told stories

Pictures can be painted with words. Emotions can be captured. Drama can be described. That said, there is nothing like a visual image to make some messages hit home.

Panther women’s hockey falls to Elmira, 1-0, in NCAA semi-final

The NCAA Division III championship dreams of the Middlebury College women’s hockey team were dashed on Friday by the glove, blocker and pads of Elmira goalie Chloe Beaubien. The Panthers bowed out of the tournament in the semifinal.

ANWSD considers cuts, lower taxes, March revote

A second vote on an Addison Northwest School District budget proposal could occur as soon as March 26. 

Winners of all ages in annual LEGO battle

Back on Saturday, Feb. 24, the main floor of the Bixby Library was filled with creations such as a besieged oil rig, a fancy home, a jungle scene, forts, and one item best described as “I can’t believe that’s not a real digital camera” — as well as dozens … (read more)

Panther nine welcomes new field

It’s not unusual to see the Middlebury College baseball team enjoy a successful homestand such as the one that concluded on Tuesday with two wins in three outings.

Middlebury College women’s hockey blanks Plattsburgh, on to final four

Panthers avenge two regular-season losses by knocked off host Plattsburgh, 2-0, on Saturday. Middlebury plays Elmira in the NCAA Final Four on Friday.

Panther women cruise in NCAA 1st round, face Plattsburgh Saturday

Middlebury women’s hockey flexed its muscles in a first-round NCAA Division III NCAA game vs. Western New England on Wednesday. Next up will be a more challenging foe: Plattsburg.

City discusses assurances from VARS for more funds

The Vergennes City Council is looking for an “honest and responsible” effort from the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad to meet the city’s medical first response needs; in exchange the city would pay the higher per-capita fee that the ambulance service is askin … (read more)

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