Orwell man sentenced for child sex crimes

An Orwell man will spend years being tracked by the courts with possible jail time.

Note of Appreciation: Thank you, Singing Cedars Farm

Their produce can be found at the Middlebury Natural Food Co-op.

Storm hits region; Shoreham couple barely avoids injury

The Tuesday night storm largely spared Addison County, but hit isolated spots in Shoreham and Orwell.

By the Way, July 9, 2026

“The Vermont Department of Libraries has awarded 148 public libraries — including 11 in Addison County — grants of $350 to support 2026 summer programming for children and teens. “

“The Birth Certificate of America” talk to take place at Mount Independence

ORWELL — On Sunday, July 5, learn about “The Birth Certificate of America” at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. Explore the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of the United States, with site interpreter Stephen Whalen, … (read more)

Bear sightings increase with booming population

To combat bear visits to residential areas, neighbors have begun working together.

Orwell kicks off summer with a picnic

The Orwell Store Community Trust on Saturday held a “Picnic Palooza” to bring attention to their efforts to fill the void left by the closing of Buxton’s Store.

Opinion: No justice makes us the worst animal

Submitted by Christy Alger of Orwell

Goat farmers have place in Vermont agriculture

While cows dominate our dairy landscape, Vermont also has 33 dairy goat farms and three dairy sheep farms.

Local UCC churches combine for a day

“This is believed to be the first time in recent memory — and possibly ever — that all Addison County Association churches have worshiped together on a Sunday morning.”

Three from Addison County inducted into 2026 Vt. Hall of Fame

Two athletes from Cornwall and another from Orwell were among the 10 newest inductees of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame at its induction ceremony on April 25 in South Burlington.

Orwell affirms ATV ordinance

MORE THAN 200 people turned out at a special town meeting in Orwell on Saturday to determine whether to keep, or retain, a new municipal ordinance regulating all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles.Independent photo/Sean Dougherty ORWELL — More … (read more)

Opinion: ATV law degrades Orwell

A vote of YES to DISAPPROVE this ill-conceived “law” will put it to rest and preserve the quality of life of our special town.

Opinion: Don’t allow dangerous ATVs on Orwell’s peaceful roads

An ordinance opens up Orwell’s town roads to recreational ATV use where it had previously not been allowed.

Opinion: Trump is spilling real blood

It’s not just the ketchup on the wall now; it’s the blood on the ground and on the hands of this administration. Christy Alger Orwell  

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