face masks


  • Editorial: COVID’s back: Should masking be too?

    Editorial: COVID’s back: Should masking be too?

    In the movie this winter, “Don’t Look Up,” a huge comet is approaching Earth on a trajectory that’s sure to cause cataclysmic destruction upon impact. The president, however,…

  • Most county schools to drop mask requirement March 14

    Most county schools to drop mask requirement March 14

    Wearing masks will become optional in Addison Central School District schools soon.

  • In light of new state policy, local schools reconsidering masks

    In light of new state policy, local schools reconsidering masks

    After Gov. Scott recommended lifting school masking recommendations, some Addison County schools are making tentative plans to do so.

  • Masks will stay on in local schools

    ADDISON COUNTY — All three Addison County school district superintendents confirmed that in-school mask mandates for students, staff and visitors would remain in place for the foreseeable future.Initially,…

  • Kids in masks? Local parents weigh in

    Kids in masks? Local parents weigh in

    ADDISON COUNTY — When Gov. Phil Scott last week announced that all state COVID-19 guidelines would be lifted since Vermont has vaccinated 80% of its eligible population, the…

  • Vergennes lifts mask law

    VERGENNES — Masks or other protective facial coverings will no longer be required to enter Vergennes businesses and public buildings, effective as of Tuesday’s Vergennes City Council meeting.Councilors…

  • Scott mandates masks in public

    Scott mandates masks in public

    Gov. Phil Scott on Friday ordered people in Vermont to cover their faces when out in public. The Republican governor said that while Vermont’s COVID-19 infection rate is…

  • Faith Gong: Letter from Maine: Fog and face masks

    Faith Gong: Letter from Maine: Fog and face masks

    Much to my surprise, I am writing this column from the front porch of our rental house in Ogunquit, Maine. It is the tenth summer that I have…

  • Middlebury will consider a rule on face masks

    MIDDLEBURY — While Vergennes officials this past week took action to require mask wearing by customers at city businesses, members of the Middlebury selectboard began discussing similar steps…