Bridport/Shoreham principal to step down

Matthew Brankman, principal of Bridport Central and Shoreham Elementary schools, will step down at the end of this academic year.

Police say Bridport man’s death is suspicious

Vermont State Police are investigating the death of 44-year-old Stephen Nuciolo Sr. in Bridport on Wednesday.

Bridport man killed when his car rolls in Lake Street crash

Tyler A. Brouillard, 25, sustained fatal injuries when he was thrown from the car he was driving on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.

Folks learn about farms while eating breakfast

On Aug. 5, Vermont Breakfast on the Farm welcomed nearly 1,400 people to Sunderland Farm in Bridport for a local Vermont breakfast and a self-guided tour of the dairy farm

Nigerian visitor teaches kids about nature through art, science & fireflies

“Sometimes we are so possessive of the earth that we want to use up all of its offerings, but we should remember that we are all only on earth for a very short time. It’s not something that we own but something that we are renting for a very short while.”

Letter to the editor: Bridport woman announces run for ACSD seat

Bridport is a town many talk about around here, but not as many folks really know.

Little deer hunter harvests enormous whitetail deer

At five-feet, four-inches tall, Kristen Nolan Patterson of Bridport does not present an imposing stature most of the time.

Bridport Historical Society hosts sharpshooter talk

The Bridport Historical Society will hold its 2022 annual meeting and potluck lunch on Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Bridport Community/Masonic Hall.

ACSD sets 2022 school bus routes for Middlebury-area towns plus Granville & Hancock

Look up the bus routes your child will take to school this fall.

Area 4-Hers participate in county’s Foods Day

At Addison County 4-H Foods Day, local 4-H’ers got to make their cake and eat it, too

Afghan student fears for family back home

When Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, Jamila stayed up all night in Bridport, watching the news and talking to her family.

Albert J. Brouillard, 70, of Bridport

BRIDPORT — Albert J. Brouillard, 70, of Bridport passed away September 17, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Bert, as he was known to his family and friends, was born October 8, 1950, the son of Raoul and Albertine Brouillard.  He grew up … (read more)

Going, going gone! Auctioneer Broughton retires

BRIDPORT — When Tom Broughton’s on a roll, you won’t hear a lot of pauses, inflection or punctuation in his discourse.It’s more stream-of-consciousness, embellished with hand gestures, glances and nods.“Who’ll give me $110 for this desk?”“OK, I’ve got $11 … (read more)

Flower farm blooms anew in Bridport

BRIDPORT — Last fall Jessie and Gregory Witscher dug up 2,400 perennials from the Sudbury land they were leasing and moved them to the Bridport land they were purchasing.It’s possible the plants may have found this somewhat traumatic.“They’re not very hap … (read more)

Paul Wagner shows off his Model A replica

BRIDPORT — Paul Wagner likes old vehicles. He owns a 1957 Dodge D200 pickup and a d’57 John Deere 520 tractor, and is a member of the Vermont Automotive Enthusiasts Classic and Antique Car Club. A retired farmer, Wagner occasionally organizes informal ant … (read more)

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