Bristol summer program gets students out in their community

Local high school students have collaborated with artists and local professionals on two projects this summer.

College officials said Middlebury College raised over $105 million in gifts and pledges in fiscal year 2026, which helped the institution surpass its goal for the campaign early.

Courtney Banach’s work over the years has included helping youth connect with their local farms just as she did as a child, an effort she’s passionate about.

In one case, a School of Hebrew student was approached by two unidentified men who shouted an antisemitic phrase.

Rail View Dairy’s ways of operating have not only earned the farm the award but are also what members of the family see as helping make Rail View poised to continue its success into the future.

The department, currently has three full-time officers working to provide 24-hour coverage to the police district.

The exhibit highlights individuals living in the area during the Revolutionary Era and Native Americans who’d called the region home for much longer.

The Bristol selectboard heard from a local resident about safety concerns regarding the Lord’s Prayer Rock Park, specifically over how close the large rock is to the road.

The update process is expected to take over a year and will include various ways for community members to get involved.

Community members will be invited to take part in farm operations through work days, educational experiences and other opportunities.

The project is expected to take multiple years to complete and will create three new trails on land owned by the A. Johnson Company.

Smaller producers have shared the difficulties they face, describing a market they’ve found to be oversaturated and offering limited retail access.

The project marks the second phase in a larger effort to replace water lines in the town’s aging water distribution system.

A German exchange student’s year in Vermont left all those involved with new memories and a greater understanding of different cultures.

NEW HAVEN — Making connections in a rural community can be challenging, but less so if you know where to look. A group of New Haven residents has been working to identify existing avenues for building community in town and create additional opportunities … (read more)