Burrows is in the running to be Burlington superintendent

MIDDLEBURY — While the Addison Central School District appears to be closing in on a new principal for Middlebury Union High School (see related story), the ACSD might soon be in the market for a new superintendent. Current ACSD Superintendent Peter Burrows is one of three finalists for the top administrative job at the Burlington School District. He and the two other candidates — Tom Flanagan and Erin Maguire — will appear at a candidates’ forum slated for Thursday, March 5, from 6-8 p.m., at Burlington Hi … (read more)

BURLINGTON — A group of Mount Abraham Union High School administrators and students braved the cold and took the Penguin Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 1, in order to raise funds for Special Olympics VT. The group raised $2,000 to donate to Special Olympics wit … (read more)

BURLINGTON — Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener online course can help you expand your home horticulture knowledge. The upcoming course will run from Jan. 17 to May 22 an … (read more)

BURLINGTON — 4-H club members from throughout Vermont gathered at the University of Vermont campus on Nov. 9 for the State 4-H Bovine Bonanza. A number of Addison County 4-H-ers participated in the event formerly known as the 4-H Dairy Challenge. The sess … (read more)

BURLINGTON — Middle- and high-school rowers from Vergennes and Mount Abraham union high school club teams participated in a major competition in Burlington harbor this past Saturday that drew three teams from Maine as well from four schools in Chittenden … (read more)

BURLINGTON — Two VTeen 4-H Science Pathways Cafés will be offered this fall to give Grade 7-12 students an insight into the science behind medical diagnoses and infectious diseases.  University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H will sponsor the cafés, which … (read more)

BURLINGTON — Students in grades 7-12 can get their hands dirty learning about soils, geology and other earth science topics at a free VTeen 4-H Science Pathways Café on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Burlington. The café, which includes free pizza and drinks, wil … (read more)

VERMONT — “Dads’ Night is about helping dads be comfortable as a parent,” says Josh Miller, executive director of the Janet S. Munt Family Room in Burlington’s Old North End. “Dads may do things differently from how a mother does them, but fathers can pro … (read more)