Farmers describe drought impact to Sen. Welch

Local farmers met with U.S. Sen. Peter Welch in Orwell this past Friday to discuss how the drought has affected their operations.

Bristol peace garden project progresses

Community members are making headway on an effort to restore the Bristol Peace Garden. 

MAUSD hears feedback on options for district’s future

The MAUSD board ecently dove deeper into the options that it’s been exploring for educational delivery in the district, but opted to wait until the board’s meeting next week to determine which options it will advance for further study.

Afghan Middlebury College student helping girls pursue education despite Taliban

Middlebury College senior Taniya Noori launched the Afghan Tutoring Network to support Afghan girls and young women pursuing education.

Dive into social justice issues at new Bristol book club

A new book group in Bristol will offer a space to read and discuss social justice issues.

Wells chronicles ‘a life well lived’ in new memoir

If life is a highway, then Tom Wells has had quite the 73-year adventure on the open road.

Sheldon exhibit recognizes Vermont’s female farmers

A new exhibit highlights female farmers and their contributions to Vermont agriculture.

Milk with Dignity program expands with cheese product

Migrant Justice’s Milk with Dignity program is partnering with Vermont Way Foods to offer a new cheese made with Addison County milk.

Advocates push for access to small-scale, plug-in solar

Vermont lawmakers and environmental advocates are pushing for legislation that would allow for access to small-scale, portable solar systems in the state.

Bristol legion members elected to national posts

Bristol American Legion Post 19 members Ron LaRose and Jeremy Revell were recently elected to serve in national Legion positions.

Bristol principals ‘Kiss the Cow’

Students at Bristol Elementary School welcomed a special guest to the learning community this past Wednesday — Whiskey the cow

Lincoln resident raises rare white monarch

Only a handful of white monarchs are seen in the U.S. each year.

Lincoln Library exhibit highlights history, power of plants

“Herbal Medicine in the Revolutionary Era” shows how 18th century settlers used herbs and plants to treat various ailments.

New state division brings optimism for animal welfare advocates

Local animal welfare advocates are optimistic about how a new division within the Vermont Department of Public Safety could help address and prevent cases of animal cruelty in the state.  

County farms, residents still wrestling with drought

95% of Addison County is in severe drought.

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