Wave of thefts from vehicles hits Bristol

This follows a rash of thefts from cars parked in Vergennes and Middlebury in recent weeks.

The program encourages community members to visit some of the historic sites around Addison County.

In what appeared to be a quiet week for Vermont State Police according to the number of cases the New Haven barracks announced, troopers did arrest a Waltham man who they suspect of driving drunk for the third time.

Bristol Elementary School held a Girls on the Run practice 5K with students and community members.

Last week’s event consisted of a potluck and small groups centered around topics like finding joy and protecting democracy.

Rick Ceballos and Lausanne Allen will be at Art on Main in Bristol on May 9 to sign books, play music and share stories. Stop in 3-5 p.m.

Events this past Saturday and on May 2 are aimed at getting residents out on the Bristol Trail Network and connecting with the natural world.

In police activity between March 29 and April 18, Bristol police completed 73 foot patrols, conducted 22 traffic stops and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 21 times, at Bristol Elementary School 22 times and at local businesses 13 times … (read more)

Troopers were assisted by members of Vermont Fish & Wildlife, as well as Bristol and Vergennes police.

Next year, the Bristol school will have one principal for grades 7-8, along with one high school principal for grades 9-12 and an assistant principal.

Police said they were called to a vehicle on fire near the intersection of South Street and Hewitt Road early on April 10.

A months-long celebration of poetry in Bristol will culminate this month with several opportunities for community members engage with poems.

The couple was happy to have a small number of friends and family in attendance, including the Best Man, Samuel James Lawrence, and Maid of Honor, Courtney Renée Antoci.

Bristol police on March 28 were told of a vehicle that was being driven erratically on West Street.

Bristol luthier Micah Plante will perform at the Starksboro Library on April 17, from 7-9 p.m.