ACSD readies school repair list for state

The Addison Central School District board on Monday buttoned up a state-mandated, five-year capital improvement plan.

County readies for Green Up Day 2026

A beautification tradition begins anew this Saturday, May 2, with a fresh slate of Green Up Day activities.

ART actors get regional acclaim for original play

In addition to playing at the NEDF, the ART will stage “My Sister Heracles” at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Wednesday, May 13.

Former ANWSD board chair enters House race

Stroup, a professor of education at Champlain College, officially launched his Addison-3 House bid this week.

Orwell affirms ATV ordinance

MORE THAN 200 people turned out at a special town meeting in Orwell on Saturday to determine whether to keep, or retain, a new municipal ordinance regulating all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles.Independent photo/Sean Dougherty ORWELL — More … (read more)

Land use law draws barbs

After hearing considerable negative feedback, Vermont lawmakers are looking to change Act 181, a two-year-old land use law that’s drawn criticism.

Group urges Middlebury to make CO2 progress

As the Earth warms and the climate changes, the town of Middlebury is a long way from meeting its goals to help solve the problem.

New festival puts ‘family’ in theater

Town Hall Theater will host family theatre festival.

Middlebury seeks new water source

The process could take multiple years but pay big dividends on accommodating new housing and businesses.

Education reform plan touts regional service districts

Vermont House Education Committee proposes Cooperative Education Services Areas, which would provide services across seven regions in order to cut costs without forced mergers.

Bolles enters Addison-3 House race

“Everyone deserves safe, stable, affordable housing and they should not have to move out of state to get it.” — Ariel Bolles

Orwell’s Treadway announces Senate bid

Orwell selectboard chair enters Senate race, highlighting affordability, healthcare and education reform priorities.

ACSD, support staff forge new pact

The Addison Central School District board has endorsed a new, two-year contract with ACSD support staff that will grant them 5.5% raises in each of the next two academic years.

Middlebury shelter to expand services into new house

“We are seizing this opportunity because it comes at a fraction of that cost, will be ready in just a few months, and allows us to quickly increase our capacity by almost a third.” — Heidi Lacey

Middlebury preps for ICE operations

Middlebury police Chief Jason Covey shared ICE-related thoughts with the town selectboard on Tuesday evening, as municipal officials throughout the state continue to process the fallout from a March 11 ICE operation

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