Banned words are on display in Bristol

Diversity. Elderly. Peanut Allergies. Gulf of Mexico. Those are some of the words and phrases that have popped up on objects around Bristol.

Local conservation commissions net grants

Three conservation commissions in the Bristol area have been awarded grants that will support projects in their communities, from removing invasive species to increasing access to birdwatching materials.

Bloomsday honors James Joyce, freedom of expression

It was just over a century ago that the Irish writer James Joyce put the finishing touches on what would become one of the most well-known and controversial novels of its time.

College monitors federal action on international students

Middlebury College officials are continuing to keep a close eye on federal action that could affect the institution’s international community. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the U.S. will “aggressively revoke” visas for Chinese students.

Youths to sell wares at farmers market

The Bristol Farmers Market will feature wares from a new group of vendors this year — local youths.

MUHS Class of 2025 lauded as quiet leaders

There was plenty of talk of the future at Middlebury Union High School commencement this past Saturday.

MAUSD unveils a vision for the future

The Mount Abraham Unified School District has wrapped up a months-long effort to collectively envision the future of education in the learning community.

Two residents escape Salisbury house fire

Crews from six local departments responded to a house fire on Salisbury’s Shard Villa Road Monday evening. Two residents escaped with minor injuries, but a dog was killed in the blaze.

College celebrates community at commencement

While the 580 students receiving diplomas at Middlebury College commencement this past Sunday each walked across the stage by themselves, graduates were reminded through the ceremony that they’re far from alone.

Starksboro bids teacher farewell after 37 years

Jodi Lane’s teaching career began at Robinson Elementary School nearly four decades ago, just one day after the Vermont native received her diploma from the University of Northern Colorado.

Bristol cop honored for empathy in crisis call

Local law enforcement officers routinely respond to calls dealing with community members experiencing mental health crises. 

Bristol’s Wendel named athletic director of the year

Bristol’s Devin Wendel has been named the Northern Vermont Athletic Director of the Year by the Vermont State Athletic Directors Association.

Starksboro mentoring program two decades strong

It was around two decades ago that former Robinson Elementary School counselor Amy Johnston planted the seeds for a program that would connect students at the school with adults in the Starksboro community.

Collaboration is key to Bristol business

Megan Walsh and Silas Clark share several interests, particularly when it comes to growing food and building community. It makes sense then that the duo is building on those passions together through their work at the Bristol Collaborative Campus, or BCC, … (read more)

Crews repair landslide along busy Bristol artery

Crews in Bristol on Wednesday were wrapping up repairs to a slope failure on West Street, west of the Village Creeme Stand.

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