Bristol faces decisions for some town projects

The town of Bristol has several capital projects in the works, a few of which face funding gaps and will require decisions from the selectboard on how to proceed.

Art on Main hosts annual silent auction at Bristol Harvest Festival

Art on Main will host its annual silent auction during the Bristol Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Dance with Meshi Chavez on Sunday in Bristol

Come move and connect with Meshi Chavez during a monthly class to be held in Bristol Sept. 28.

Bristol’s Brown wins New England horseshoe title

Bristol’s Debra Brown won the New England horseshoe championship for the 10th time.

Bristol jewelry business raises awareness for rheumatoid arthritis

Erin Dunn recently launched the Arthritic Artisan VT, which sells jewelry and raises awareness about rheumatoid arthritis in younger people.

Community radio station in works for 5-town area

A group is working to create a community radio station for the 5-Town area that replicates the feeling of sitting around a roaring campfire, sharing stories and singing songs.

Art on Main opens ‘Portals: Here and There’

Anne Majusiak and Kendra Schpok explore how to get “From Here to There” in a new exhibit at Art on Main in Bristol.

Bristol library celebrates successful summer reading program

The summer reading program at Bristol’s Lawrence Memorial Library saw record participation this year.

Report, firsthand accounts, reveal backlogged shelter system

Vermont’s homelessness crisis is getting worse, according to a new report released by the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont. 

Hundreds attend Labor Day event in Bristol

Over 400 people attended a Labor Day celebration and protest on the Bristol Town Green.

By the Way: Sept. 4, 2025

Homeward Bound will host its annual “Woofstock: Walk for the Animals” fundraiser this Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s not physically demanding; just a slow, 1-mile stroll down the sidewalk of Route 7, looping through Buttolph Acres, and endi … (read more)

Addison Housing Works fundraiser scheduled for Sept 19

Proceeds will support affordable housing in Addison County.

Local fire departments seek more members

Fire departments across the county are struggling to recruit enough volunteers.

Labor Day celebration and activism join hands on Bristol Town Green

On Monday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Bristol Town Green will see a combination of families, activists and workers celebrating Labor Day.

Tibetan monks to visit Bristol

The public is invited to join the monks at Holley Hall from Sept. 2-6 as they create a sand mandala and share Tibetan Buddhist culture and teachings. 

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