Marin Howell
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Monkton group interested in changes to Town Meeting Day voting
A citizen petition in the works is seeking consideration of moving articles voted on from the floor at town meeting to Australian ballot.
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College caps successful fundraising campaign two years early
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.
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Addison farmworker selected for Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame
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.
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College investigating antisemitic incidents on campus
In one case, a School of Hebrew student was approached by two unidentified men who shouted an antisemitic phrase.
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New Haven’s Rail View Dairy is Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year
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…
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Bristol police force seeks fourth officer
The department, currently has three full-time officers working to provide 24-hour coverage to the police district.
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Lord’s Prayer Rock safety concerns raised again
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.
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Time to get involved with the Bristol Town Plan update
The update process is expected to take over a year and will include various ways for community members to get involved.
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New Haven farm to offer free produce, opportunities for community
Community members will be invited to take part in farm operations through work days, educational experiences and other opportunities.
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Hogback Mountain trails project progresses
The project is expected to take multiple years to complete and will create three new trails on land owned by the A. Johnson Company.
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Small growers see challenges in state’s cannabis market
Smaller producers have shared the difficulties they face, describing a market they’ve found to be oversaturated and offering limited retail access.
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Bristol West water line replacement underway
The project marks the second phase in a larger effort to replace water lines in the town’s aging water distribution system.
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Exchange program connects Vermonters and Germans
A German exchange student’s year in Vermont left all those involved with new memories and a greater understanding of different cultures.



