Get out, rub elbows with neighbors and enjoy a community meal

Age Well offers community lunches for seniors at eight different venues across the county.

In a July 19 ceremony on School Road across from the Shoreham town green, a State Historic Preservation Officer unveiled the large green marker that told a brief story of Newton Academy and Shoreham High School.

On a recent day off, I was reading the excellent book on copyediting called “Dreyer’s English,” when the expert wordsmith mentions that a character can be quoted as having “susurrated.” (p119). I didn’t know what the word means (turns out it means somethi … (read more)

A federal program that helped Vermonters by providing nurturing and education for their kids, caring for their environment and encouragement for a sense of community has been summarily terminated.

Federal immigration officials have taken action that could lead to visas being revoked for at least one foreign student at Middlebury College and three recent graduates from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in California.

When it comes to the details, Silver Maple Construction has a lot of experience getting them right. The New Haven company runs its own custom woodshop that creates custom cabinetry and woodworking elements that combines artistry and craftsmanship. The res … (read more)

Two Addison County dairy farms have asked state officials to OK plans to grow their operations.

Executive orders by President Trump have cast a shadow over millions of dollars in federal research money that comes to Middlebury College.

Garrett Law loves history, so it’s not surprising that when he decided to run a general store in his native state of Vermont, he turned up at a spot in Whiting that had been a store serving the community for most of that last 150 years.

While Vergennes residents on Town Meeting Day will consider a non-binding resolution relating to Israel and its treatment of some Palestinian people, Ferrisburgh voters will not have a voice on a similar resolution after the town’s selectboard declined to … (read more)

For going on five decades, the approach of Thanksgiving means something different for Barb Wagner than it means for most people. During this period when many relax and enjoy some quiet time with family before they dive into the holiday shopping season, Wa … (read more)

There’s something that makes the holidays a perfect time to enjoy music. For some people they make music themselves, either singing out loud or playing an instrument. For some, they are content to listen to others make music — bobbing their head, humming … (read more)

If you want to get out and get a little exercise that leads you to beautiful fall foliage views, we have two recommendations that aren’t too long.

High winds on Friday toppled trees and knocked down powerlines throughout the Green Mountain State, resulting in more than 50,000 Vermonters losing power.

When a truck hauling gas caught fire on Route 7 last year, the Ferrisburgh fire chief thought it was a once in a career event. Then it happened again this week — and many firefighters turned out to help douse the blaze.