Ferrisburgh preps for sale of Route 7 Brown Church

The former Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church on Route 7 has been put up for sale by its new owner, the town of Ferrisburgh.  

City to hold hearing on zoning change

The Vergennes City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning change that could pave the way for 130-unit workforce housing development.

Third ANWSD vote set for Tuesday

After rejecting two budget proposals, Vergennes-area residents on Tuesday will again make a decision on proposed school spending for the 2024-2025 school year.

Eagle softball thumps CVU in season-opening victory

Mount Abraham softball Coach Donnie McCormick was diplomatic after his team’s 27-5 win over CVU. Three Redhawk pitchers had just combined to issue 15 walks, toss six wild pitches, and hit nine batters in just four innings.

Otters are only local high school baseball team to win recently

Middlebury and Mt. Abraham each came up short against Division I visitors, VUHS dropped three games, but OV wins.

MAV boys’ lacrosse team posts victory, MUHS and OV come up short

Only Mount Abraham-Vergennes picked up a victory among local high school boys’ lacrosse  teams in recent play.

MUHS girls’ tennis starts the season with a win

After two earlier postponements, the Middlebury Union High School girls’ tennis team opened its season on April 19 with a 7-0 victory over host St. Albans.

Trinity challenges Middlebury women’s lax, but Panthers prevail

Saturday’s game brought another challenge for undefeated Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team from a determined NESCAC foe.

Juvenile facility may be in the works for Vergennes

Vermont officials are considering putting a secure juvenile detention facility on state-owned land in Vergennes, but City Manager Ron Redmond said it is not a done deal. 

City council backs workforce housing with loan & letters

The Vergennes City Council recently took two actions intended to help developer Peter Kahn build workforce housing in the city.

Betsy Sullivan is new city clerk

The newest Vergennes city clerk not only brings extensive office and accounting experience, she should also be a familiar and friendly face to many city residents.

Eagle boys’ lax opens with two losses vs. D-II opponents

The Mount Abraham-Vergennes boys’ lacrosse team opened its season with high hopes for a run at the Division III title — and with two home games against tough D-II competition, in both of which the Eagles came up short. 

Tiger girls’ lax debuts with home victory

After two weather postponements last week, the Middlebury Union High School girls’ lacrosse team opened its season on Monday with an 8-1 victory over visiting Stowe.

Spring Sports Report: Mt. Abe teams are seeking championships

The spring of 2023 overall treated Mount Abraham Union High School athletes pretty well, even considering a few glitches.

Spring Sports Report: MUHS teams ready to enjoy the spring

Middlebury Union High School offers its students more athletic choices in most seasons than any other two local schools combined, and spring is no exception — athletes can participate in eight sports at the varsity level alone. 

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