Latourelle carves path through grief to help others

After his wife’s death, Shoreham folk artist Norton Latourelle is carving wooden cardinals to raise money for a new fund at UVM Medical Center supporting people with glioblastoma.

Panton man from Mexico faces deportation

A Mexican national who has lived here for two decades and become a taxpayer will report to ICE on Tuesday for a check-in that could result in his deportation.

Weybridge eyes new life for town hall, library

Weybridge residents are seeing if new life can be infused into two town-owned buildings: the Cotton Free Library and Weybridge Town Hall.

ACSD sizes up building needs, starting with Mary Hogan School

An architectural firm working with ACSD has suggested $20.8 million in upgrades to Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary.

Reporter John Flowers wins investigative reporting prize

Veteran Addison Independent reporter John Flowers won an A-Mark Prize for outstanding investigative journalism covering Addison County’s criminal justice system and State’s Attorney Eva Vekos.

Buy Again Alley out, antiques in

Popular nonprofit thrift store Buy Again Alley is moving from its downtown Middlebury location. Cobweb Antiques will take its place.

ACSD girds for tough budget year

District leaders are crafting a FY2027 school budget amidst inflation, rising health care premiums and a lack of surplus to apply to the bottom line.

Burglars steal cannabis store ATM

Vermont State Police are seeking help locating the suspects who stole an ATM machine from the 9th State Dispensary in Ferrisburgh.

Regulators OK Porter Hospital’s budget after cutting top pay

Vermont’s Green Mountain Care Board said administrators’ pay raises were too big, then approved a proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget for Porter Medical Center.

Kelly Brush Ride nets $1.25M for adaptive sports equipment

Pouring rain at this year’s race didn’t stop participants from turning out to cycle and raising a whooping $1.25 million to help people with spinal cord injuries access adaptive sports equipment.

Middlebury might ease up on winter parking ban

The Middlebury selectboard is considering changes to the town’s overnight winter parking ordinance.

Cornwall eyes new town garage options

The Cornwall selectboard will hold a special meeting on Sept. 30 to discuss the future of the town garage.

Ripton getaway becomes a family affair

Chris and Jaime Cammack are the new owners of Robert Frost Mountain Cabins in Ripton.

Otter Creek Child Center expansion project nears completion

Otter Creek Child Center’s 12,000-square-foot addition will allow the organization to increase staffing, add new classrooms, serve 77 more children, and be fully ADA compliant.

‘Toast to the Arts’ to benefit THT, artists

Town Hall Theater’s “A Toast to the Arts” will raise funds to ensure everyone has access to the organization’s programming.

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