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, Wagner finds herself very busy getting that shopping season going.
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.
Firefighters from Vergennes, Ferrisburgh and Middlebury who were specially trained in water rescues took their boats to Central Vermont on Thursday and put their skills to good use.
The high school careers of the Class of 2024 may have started under the cloud of the COVID pandemic, but, like many newly minted Vergennes Union High School grads, Calvin Gramling is putting that community experience in the rearview mirror and look ahead.
A summer tradition continues in Bristol this summer as it has for many summers. Many, many summers.
The Otter Valley Unified Union School District Board last week OK’d an updated spending plan for residents to vote on next month that trimmed a little more from the two budget proposals that failed this spring.
Michael Jackman served in the Coast Guard from 1965-1969, including a tour in Vietnam.
MREMS has 49 dedicated members — paramedics, emergency medical technicians, heavy rescue operators — most of whom are hired on a professional basis. But a dozen MREMS staffers are volunteers.
Why does the print version of the Addison Independent have a couple obvious mistakes on the front page? Search us … we’re trying to figure it out, too.
An unprecedented number of breaks and leaks in Middlebury water mains prompted the town to extend its boil water order into the Industrial Park on Thursday. Everyone is asked to conserve water.
The Valley Players provide excellent performances of a classic play that seems as alive as ever.
It happens all the time; someone buys a house, loves the location, isn’t wild about the structure itself. The question becomes, do they remodel the building to fit their needs, or tear it down and start new?
