Locals show solidarity with immigrant community amid ICE activity

As the number of recent arrests, detentions and acts of violence by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials climbs across the country, local citizens are joining Americans across the country in growing numbers to push back.

Monkton general store and coffee shop in the works

Adrienne Raphael is converting a garage at 216 Monkton Ridge into a new general store and coffee shop.

Bristol waterline upgrade progresses

Bristol selectboard members on Monday got an update on the Bristol West project, the second phase in an ongoing effort to replace around half of the lines in the town’s aging water distribution system. 

College students’ career guide shares ‘How To Want Better Things’

Students from Middlebury College, Oxford and Harvard universities have created a resource aimed at helping their peers use their skills to tackle the world’s problems.

Mount Abe school district adopts budget, projects tax increases

The MAUSD Board on Tuesday unanimously adopted an FY 2027 budget to put before voters that reflects $37,862,780 in total expenses, a rise of 8.51%.

Ed reform process reaches pivotal point, local educators weigh in

Lawmakers have a big question awaiting them — how to move forward with the process of transforming Vermont’s education system. There local superintendents weigh in.

Lincoln gets first look at school capital improvement plan

The Lincoln School Board recently got a closer look at what capital projects the district could tackle at Lincoln Community School in the coming years, as well as what those projects could cost.

RambleTree offers art and music with Celtic ties

The Bristol art and apparel business, run by Reagh Greenleaf Jr., shares a name with his Irish-Americana jam band.

Vt. students advocate for racial justice

Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network is a statewide, student-run nonprofit that advances equity in Vermont schools.

Bristol budget draft has 11% increase

Bristol officials are continuing to work on a fiscal year 2027 budget to present to voters in March. 

Lincoln School District expects 2% rise in spending

The district is anticipates a slight increase in the homestead tax rate for FY27.

Verner to lead Bristol teen center

Dylan Verner will bring his diverse resume as a musician, an artist, a fly-fishing guide and a chef to his new role as director of the Bristol Hub Teen Center and Skatepark.

New owners take the reins at Tourterelle

Shelby Mosello and Austin Ping purchased the business for $2 million last month. 

Local high school, elementary students connect through DREAM mentoring program

Each week, high school mentors from Mount Abe head to Bristol Elementary to lead afterschool activities with students.

County farms report $1.4m in losses from drought

Farmers around Addison County have reported an estimated $1.4 million in losses resulting from the severe drought that spread across the region this year. 

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