Local fire departments seek more members

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

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.

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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 — 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)

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

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.

This past Friday was one of Kimball’s last at the shop, as she retired from the job this week after more than 25 years of running the store. While it’s the end of one chapter, the well-loved store isn’t going anywhere.