Armwrestling tradition marks 48 years of thrills

NEW HAVEN — Armwrestling celebrated its 48th year at the Addison County Fair and Field Days on Friday, Aug. 1, drawing nearly 200 competitors from across the Northeast and reaffirming its status as one of the longest-running tournaments in the country. The youth division nearly doubled expectations with 88 entrants ranging from under five years old to age 16. Forty-one were girls — almost half the field. “It was great to see so many girls interested in competing,” said Priscilla Barry, the event’s bracket m … (read more)

Ralph Myhre Golf Club members had an eventful week of play both home and away.

At the Addison County Fair and Field Days, a quiet but steady draw on the Agricultural Stage on Tuesday was a sheep shearing demonstration by professional shearer Siri Swanson.

The Addison County American Legion baseball team’s postseason run came to a tough end on Saturday.

Ralph Myhre Golf Course hosted its largest event, the annual Dud Phinney Member-Guest tournament, over three days last weekend.

“In the past, we had a lot of golfers that would leave right after a round. Now we’ve got people sticking around for music and for food … also a lot more non-golfers.”

The new clock at Ralph Myhre Golf Course isn’t just there to keep golfers on schedule — it’s a quiet tribute to a man who lived with intention.

The Triangle Bike Loop is more than just a scenic ride. It is the product of years of advocacy, planning and community collaboration to promote safer, more accessible human-powered transportation in Addison County.

As summer unfolds, so do the statewide free meal programs that help keep Vermont children nourished, healthy and supported.

Ralph Myhre Golf Course’s Lucas Politano finished fourth at 11 under in the New England Amateur golf tournament played in Brandon last week.

After three days and 72 holes of competitive play, Burlington’s Michael Walsh emerged as the winner of the Vermont Amateur Championship golf tournament on July 10 at the Manchester Country Club.

The Fourth of July means a lot of things in Bristol: fireworks, a big parade with a large crowd, barbecues — and outhouses careening down Main Street.

Ralph Myhre Golf Course’s Lucas Politano is defending his Vermont Amateur title this week at the Manchester Country Club after claiming the crown for the first time a year ago.

“Rushed.” That’s the word several Addison County residents have used to describe the sweeping changes to Vermont’s education system signed into law by Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday.

This Fourth of July, a giant dove named Arlo will take flight in the Bristol parade. The sculpture, created by artist, poet and yoga instructor Elissa Cobb, is meant to spark reflection.