Colorful lights on downtown falls show Middlebury’s true vibrance

“In a time of year when so much attention is pulling us in all directions and the darkness of the season can be oppressive, the impressive and intense colors of the flowing water is a testament to the light and hope of the holiday season.”

The shop provides free holiday gifts and ensures there are presents under the tree for Addison County families.

Move over, sleighs – Vergennes is ringing in the holiday season with its first-ever Holiday Roll Tractor Parade.

Winter holiday traditions strengthen our connections to each other and with our community.

Seasonal lights lit the way to the front door of the Sarah Partridge Community House on Friday evening, Dec. 13, where the East Middlebury Historical Society hosted local residents for a community carol sing.

As Co-Presidents of the Middlebury Garden Club we are delighted to thank the Independent for the recent photos of some of our work in the town of Middlebury. While working on Main Street, pedestrians asked us a number of questions. So we appreciate this o … (read more)

https://youtu.be/qzL9Z438AkI Buttolph Acres is all lit up for the holidays. Enjoy this tour through the Middlebury neighborhood. Want to show off *your* holiday display — and win some local currency ($50 in Middlebury Money, Bristol Bucks or Vergennes Gre … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Just when it appeared that COVID-19 might play the role of the Grinch that stole Christmas from low-income families, Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) has creatively ensured that its Holiday Shop will stay in business to distribute fr … (read more)

ADDISON COUNTY — The Addison Independent is sponsoring an Addison County-wide holiday decorating contest called “Like the Lights.” Submit a photo of your home or business all decked-out for the holidays and then go onto the Addy Indy Facebook page for det … (read more)

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in Monday’s Addison Independent newsletter and was updated Wednesday morning for the print edition. ADDISON COUNTY — Though the Vermont Agency of Education has given them the option to do so, officials in Addison C … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Like so many other organizations, the Congregational Church of Middlebury UCC has had to adapt to the new way a of operating due to COVID-19. After 95 years of festive holiday bazaars held at the church, this year things will be different. Th … (read more)

“Dinner’s ready!” my Aunt Esther called, and all six of us — my two sisters, three cousins and I — raced down the long hallway into the kitchen, the pungent aroma of chicken soup whetting our appetites. My mother’s older sister Esther lived in Bayonne, N. … (read more)

ADDISON COUNTY — In the past two weeks, Vermont State Police have conducted a number of saturation patrols in the area. Wednesday, Nov. 27, known as the busiest travel day of the year, marked the beginning of Operation C.A.R.E (Combined Accident Reduction … (read more)

The holiday season has arrived and brings not only celebrations, presents and decorations but also concerns for pet safety. There are many dangers to be aware of as you begin to celebrate this year. These include specific types of plants, certain foods, a … (read more)