50 years ago this week: Feb. 29

The Feb. 28, 1974, issue of the Addison Independent headlined the resolution of Bristol’s water crisis.

A report on Bristol’s continuing water difficulties graced the front page of the Feb. 14, 1974, edition of the Addison Independent.

During the first week of 1972, the town of Bristol was forced to close schools and issue a boil water order.

Marijuana possession merited jail time, women’s involvement in politics was considered unusual, and milkmen still delivered their wares door-to-door.

Readers sometimes assume that winter is a slow time for news, but January 50 years ago brought a number of crime stories.

Addison County was busy and bustling 50 years ago this week, with Field Days in New Haven and an air show in Middlebury drawing large crowds seeking summer entertainment. Here are some of the top stories that appeared in the Aug. 6, 1970, edition of the I … (read more)

There were lots of numbers in the news 50 years ago. Here are some of the top stories that appeared in the June 11, 1970, edition of the Independent: • The 1970 census report showed Addison County had a population of 24,001 people. Of all the towns, Middl … (read more)

ADDISON COUNTY — June began quietly in Addison County 50 years ago this week with the local newspaper brimming with stories that look similar to life today but also different. Here are some of the top stories that appeared in the June 4, 1970, edition of … (read more)