Nora Peachin
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Treasures abound at THT’s flea market
Elves, of a sort, have been bustling around Town Hall Theater transforming it into a wonderland of antiques, crafts and collectibles. On Saturday, Sept. 14, they will open…
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MNFF film shows an assault on abortion rights
MIDDLEBURY — People in some groups opposed to abortion are targeting clinics that provide the procedure, even shooting and killing doctors and activists who promote a woman’s right…
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Sofia Hirsch: Life as a pro violinist in Vermont
A small, three-year-old girl in Ontario grinds her bow across all four strings. She coaxes out an imperfect G major scale in whole notes, her very first feat…
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Clippings by Nora Peachin: Fighting for the local food system
When I was applying to colleges, I spent a good amount of time poking around on different institutions’ websites. Scrolling through Middlebury College’s newsfeed, I stumbled upon a…
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Higher education seeing a shifting tide
MIDDLEBURY — Higher education opportunities like apprenticeships and community college are on the rise in Vermont, a state where 92 percent of students graduate from high school but…
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Vt. Adult Learning helps many overcome challenges
MIDDLEBURY — In the search for appropriate pathways to higher education, some individuals may have emotional or abuse challenges, including anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, or learning disabilities, to…
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Plan seeks to stop unintended pregnancies in Vermont
Emergency contraception causes infertility. You can’t get pregnant while breastfeeding. Non-hormonal intrauterine devices cause blood clots. These are only a part of the misinformation women’s health care providers…
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Field Days barbecue couple brings a backstory
On a hot summer day at Addison County Fair and Field Days, John Baker got down on one knee on the back stoop of his barbeque stand and…
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Farmers-to-be learn the value of work during Field Days prep
A gang of four middle-school-age boys climb the antique tractors sitting next to the Tac-O’ the Town truck, laughing and discussing tomorrow’s 4-H competition. It will be Avery…
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Maple in every form is a family specialty at Field Days Sugarhouse
The sweet smell of maple syrup wafting across the fairground draws people from all over to the Addison County Maple Sugarmakers’ sugarhouse, where Andrew Rainville is tempting customers…
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Keeping our farming roots alive at Field Days
NEW HAVEN — Everywhere you look at the Addison County Fair and Field Days, you see tractors — lined up by the demo derby arena, sprinkled about behind…
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Country stores: A Vermont tradition
ADDISON COUNTY — We, two Middlebury College students, set off on a mission: 16 country stores, 408 miles, one week. Our wild, cross-county expedition was motivated by a…
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Video: Our Country Stores
Over the last decade, Vermont has lost many of its small country stores. The Addison Independent visited some that remain to find out what makes them special —…
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A look at the lives of country store owners
Caroline Kapp and Nora Peachin visited many of Vermont’s country, general and village stores to find out what makes them special — and how they are evolving. Read…
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Childcare aid increases for low-income families
MONTPELIER — As of Sunday, July 21, childcare subsidies for low-income families in Vermont have increased. This past legislative session, the Legislature added $7.4 million to the Department…
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Middlebury groups launch 30/30 walking challenge
MIDDLEBURY — On Tuesday, July 16, over 40 people gathered in the Mary Hogan parking lot to go on an evening stroll. But this was not just any…