College’s Jordan program relocated amid war in Iran

The college’s website states that students in the Jordan program have been relocated to Morocco for the remainder of the semester due to “the spill-over of the conflict with Iran.”

Lincoln transfer station in works

If all goes to plan, the transfer station will be able to accept household trash bags again on April 4.

Grazing pastures offer opportunities for bird conservation

As America’s native grasslands have diminished over the years, so too have the birds that rely on those habitats.

Two Bristol projects move along

Bristol officials are in the midst of a couple of projects aimed at addressing sidewalks on West Street and aging waterlines in town.

Starksboro explores steps to withdrawal from MAUSD

Starksboro residents will start exploring what it would require for the town to withdraw from the Mount Abraham Unified School District, should their community decide to pursue that option in the future.

College raises tuition, sees progress in tackling deficit

The $94,386 per year comprehensive fee put Middlebury in the ‘middle of its peer institutions.’

Bristol and Vergennes say “yes” to local option tax

Voters in Bristol and Vergennes have agreed to establish a local option tax in their respective communities. They join Middlebury as the second and third Addison County communities to approve one.

Mixed bag in school budget voting; 4 pass, 2 fail

Residents of Addison County’s largest and smallest school districts approved their fiscal year 2027 public education budgets on Tuesday. But two school budgets on the southern end of the country did not pass.

Mt. Abe eyes stadium lighting

The “Flip the Switch” campaign seeks to raise $70,000 for stadium lighting and an upgraded sound system, which could be installed at the Bristol school this spring.

Roads, spending dominate discussion at Monkton town meeting

The roughly three-hour gathering saw voters approve town and highway budget asks, reject a request for funds to repair Piney Woods Road and pose suggestions and questions to the selectboard over aspects of town operations.

Local towns pass health care bill resolution

Voters in several Addison County towns sent a clear message to the Vermont Legislature this town meeting season — they want to see action on universal health care for Vermonters.

Starksboro Town Meeting Day 2026 Results

STARKSBORO — Starksboro voters on Town Meeting Day re-elected selectboard incumbent Koran Cousino in a two-person race for a two-year seat on the town’s selectboard. Cousino received 249 votes and challenger David Rousseau earned 71 tallies. That was the … (read more)

New Haven Town Meeting Day 2026 Results

NEW HAVEN — New Haven residents at their town’s annual meeting this past Monday agreed to pay for recycling through their property taxes for the Saturday morning drop-off in town, regardless of whether they use that service. That article on the town meeti … (read more)

Monkton Town Meeting Day 2026 Results

MONKTON — Over 100 Monkton residents filed into Monkton Central School for their town’s annual meeting this past Saturday. At that meeting, voters fielded an amended general fund expenditures request of $1,007,324.89, an increase of 14.75% over the curren … (read more)

Lincoln Town Meeting Day 2026 Results

LINCOLN — Lincoln voters saw some changes to their annual town and school district meetings this year. Those gatherings were held at Burnham Hall this past Saturday, with the Lincoln School District holding its annual meeting during a recess of the town g … (read more)

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