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. 

Middlebury asks residents to cut water use; Bristol bans burns

After a long spell without any substantial rain, people in Middlebury and Bristol are being asked to conserve water.

Burbanks mark 70 years together

Bristol residents John and Lois Burbank celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary earlier this summer.

Ways of Seeing: Bristol youth sets great example

Growing up in Vermont has given this Bristol girl a rich appreciation of the natural world. Her strong desire to help preserve nature and stop climate change is inspiring.

Saying it out on the street in chalk

Northeast Addison County Indivisible sponsored “Chalk the Walk” in Bristol. The group distributed sidewalk chalk and encouraged people to “express community spirit and uplift each other.”

Bristol Police Log: Middlebury resident nabbed on warrant

Bristol police on July 31 arrested Wayne Gorton, 72, of Middlebury on an active warrant, following a traffic stop

Bristol Police Log: Police respond to animal incidents

On July 22 a dog was found on North Street and dropped off at the police department. Police located the owner, returned the dog and issued a warning.

Bike loops connect county’s central hubs

The Triangle Bike Loop is more than just a scenic ride. It is the product of years of advocacy, planning and community collaboration to promote safer, more accessible human-powered transportation in Addison County.

Bristol explores a local option tax

Bristol officials are exploring what a local option tax could look like for the town, an idea the Bristol selectboard is expected to continue discussing at future meetings.  

Bristol Police Log: Police ask that disabled vehicle be towed off Basin Street

BRISTOL — Bristol police responded to a couple of incidents involving vehicles over the past week. On July 15 police responded to a call on Basin Street reporting a suspicious vehicle that was disabled. Police said the owner was instructed to have the veh … (read more)

Local youth build community and theater skills at new Bristol camp

Through its programs, the company aims to help kids build community, self-esteem and other skills in a safe and supportive environment.  

Bristol spotlights area businesses

Residents will have a chance to welcome new business owners and also meet the people behind other local businesses this upcoming Saturday at a “Bristol Open House” event organized by BristolCORE.

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