New Mt. Abe principal looking forward to the work ahead

Christopher Nichols has spent 21 years working in the classroom and four years as an administrator. He’s worked at both the middle school and high school level

Reduction in BES art position sparks concerns

A reduction in visual arts positions at Bristol Elementary and Mount Abraham Union High schools has sparked concerns about how those changes will impact students’ experience and the educator now tasked with teaching at both schools.

Nest & Gather seeks to support local families

Nest & Gather will offer a place for parents and caregivers to gather with one another, bring their children to play and connect with local practitioners.

Hahr caps 37 years in local schools

Beth Hahr will retire from her current post teaching third- and fourth-graders at the end of this school year.

Nest & Gather seeks to support local families

Nest & Gather will offer a place for parents and caregivers to gather with one another, bring their children to play and connect with local practitioners.

Clippings: Community is worth the push

A reporter’s work this spring with the Community Roots Apprentice Fellowship program reminded her of why the work of being in community is worth it.

Student art spotlighted in Bristol festival

The weeklong tradition showcases visual art, features various performances and welcomes visiting artists.

Middlebury College eyes sale of Monterey campus

The institution has entered negotiations with Soka University of America that could result in the sale of its graduate school campus in California.

College students develop AI teaching assistant

TA-EDU is intended to support students’ learning and use AI in a way that adheres to the college’s Honor Code.

Locals build community through Bristol forum

Last week’s event consisted of a potluck and small groups centered around topics like finding joy and protecting democracy.

Years later, local towns still navigating flood repair

When heavy rainfall inundated parts of Addison County in July 2024, it didn’t take long to see the damage left behind.

Fairy houses bring residents to Bristol trails

Events this past Saturday and on May 2 are aimed at getting residents out on the Bristol Trail Network and connecting with the natural world.

Local events celebrate forests, wildlands

The events are intended “to inform, explore, celebrate, and help conserve wildlands and forests in Vermont and the Northeast.”

MAUSD is narrowing ed delivery options at elementary schools

The school board last week decided on which schools it will explore keeping open in each of the education delivery options it’s considering for the district.

County towns eye more collaboration

Communities across Addison County have expressed their interest in exploring more ways to collaborate with one another.

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