By the way for Dec. 8

Leaders of the Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) Holiday Shop want to clear up a misconception surrounding the service, which provides free gifts to make for a merrier Christmas for local low-income households.

Winter is around the corner, and many are worried about their heating bills. The good news is that help is available for individuals and families to stay safe and warm this winter.

As the holidays approach, let’s remember many families are struggling to make ends meet.

With inflation and surging fossil fuel prices, human services providers fear it will be tough for many Addison County residents to stay warm this winter.

Congratulations to the Vergennes Union High School Math Team for placing fifth out of 15 teams at a Nov. 7 meet hosted by BFA St. Albans.

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back this weekend in line with the “fall back” directive ending Daylight Savings Time.

The town of Middlebury has launched a series of “community conversations” about diversity, equity and inclusion.

With winter approaching and inflation running high, it’s important to remember those who must sometimes choose between filling their furnace and having a healthy meal.

The 5 Town Partnership will be sponsoring “Share the Warmth: A Winter Outerwear Giveaway” on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Bristol Town Green.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional at sorting recycling from trash or a newbie with no idea where to begin, a workshop can help clarify questions and improve your knowledge.

Commercial housing spaces in Vergennes and Middlebury were among the businesses sharing some of the $4 million in funding announced by Gov. Scott on Tuesday to support rehabilitation projects throughout Vermont’s designated downtown and village centers.

Bristol CORE is holding the Bristol Harvest Festival Sidewalk Sale & Scavenger Hunt this Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The annual Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) Trek is slated for this Sunday, Sept. 18. The TAM Trek is a trail race and fun-run to raise money for Middlebury’s popular TAM.

Everyone is invited to the Peter Coe Housing community in Middlebury’s John Graham Court on Friday, Sept. 16, from 4-6 p.m., for an Addison County Community Trust fundraiser.

Addison County’s unemployment rate declined to 1.9% in July, with an estimated 373 local residents looking for jobs out of a total workforce of 19,303.