Profiles: Bristol therapist helps heal bodies by listening with her hands

Shoes off, body laid flat on a treatment table (or not, if you prefer not to), surrounded by warm-toned lights and light green wallpaper. 

A conversation with Yinglei Zhang, a Middlebury artist and resident, revealed one Asian experience, out of many, that is highly intersectional — that is, her interests, personality and personal traits cross over many identities in our society.

Local growers say they fared better during last week’s storms than in 2023 and, in general, have been less affected by extreme weather this growing season.

The migrant community in Vermont suffered from a heavy loss on July 10. Greisy Mejia, 29, and her nine-year-old daughter and infant son were deported to Honduras.

As people age, we can see our bodies lose their youthful resilience. What is a little more difficult to reconcile, sometimes, is when our minds become a little less nimble.

The annual outhouse race amidst Bristol’s July 4 festivities never disappoints. 

Get excited about a garden walk with Charlie Nardozzi presented this month as Art on Main’s summer fundraiser! The “See You in the Garden” event will take place on Sunday, July 14, from 4-6 p.m. at Rocky Dale Gardens, a display garden and nursery located … (read more)

After troublesome wet weather last summer, some Addison County growers were happy with how this season went.

On Main Street, down a flight of stairs on the south side of Otter Creek Bridge is a recently opened chocolate store — Adagio Chocolates. 

An educator, environmentalist, service-based teacher, acclaimed writer, former professor, ever-evolving musician and, as he believes he is and strives to be, a beginner. If you have been around Addison County for as long as he has, you’re probably familia … (read more)

“Love/Sick,” performed on the Vergennes Opera House stage by the Middlebury Community Players this past weekend, is a whimsical, dark and romantic play. It wants its audience to live, laugh and love the reality of relationships. 

Many young people today are deterred from higher education by the rising cost of college, and they choose to stay out or drop out, observed an article published in January in The New York Times. And the college degree that might have raised young citizens … (read more)

A Hinesburg man and an Essex woman allegedly kidnapped a woman from a Starksboro residence the preceding Saturday.