Orwell aims to replace park seats

The town of Orwell has one of most picturesque town greens in the county. The only blemishes on the Rockwellian portrait are the current benches and tables, which are around 40 years old and in rough shape.

Miss Vermont Earth encourages girls to be strong

Bella Williams from Orwell was crowned Miss Vermont Earth in 2023. Now she’s starting a nonprofit that aims to “help young girls around the globe get access to the encouragement, education and healthcare they deserve.”

Outright VT signs agreement to purchase Orwell’s Camp Sunrise

Outright Vermont has signed an agreement to buy Camp Sunrise, a 146-acre parcel of lakefront property in Addison and Rutland counties, from the Boy Scouts of America (GMC).

Dr. Charles Edmund Callahan Jr., 72, Orwell

Organist and noteworthy musician Dr. Charles Edmund Callahan Jr., 72, died Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Company gets ready to bury power line in Lake Champlain

Elizabeth Frank enjoys a nice view of Lake Champlain from her Orwell residence. But something far more unusual — and alarming — has commanded her attention during recent weeks

Historical event set this weekend at Mt. Independence

Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, will host its annual “Soldiers Atop the Mount” encampment on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 3.

Local goat farmers explore benefits of extended lactation

“If each goat milked longer, we could essentially make more milk over time with fewer goats, also fewer replacements to raise, a plus for the environment.”

Letter to the editor: Don’t forget Orwell grads

Yes, it’s true, but often forgotten, the town of Orwell is in Addison County. The Addison Independent’s coverage of the four high schools, they say are located within Addison County was wonderful and much appreciated. Note though that Otter Valley is in R … (read more)

Orwell has a Memorial Day parade, too

Memorial Day parades in Addison County get started a day early, as usual, when the annual parade steps off in Orwell 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, May 28.

Mt. Independence to host pre-season bird walk

Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell will host an “Early Bird Nature Walk” on Saturday, May 20, from 8-11 a.m.

Mt. Independence hike to be held May 6

The Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell is offering a special, pre-museum opening guided hike into history on Saturday, May 6, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Letter to the editor: A hearty toast to dear grandpa

Do you ever wonder why you do the things you do or act the way you do? I have often wondered about those same questions.

Podcasters trumpet the splendors of Orwell

What do you get when you put two middle-aged Orwellians in a closet with a microphone? Why, a podcast of course!

Orwell residents call for state to buy Scout camp on lake

While the water in Sunset Lake is clear, future access to the lake — as part of a 146-acre spread in Orwell and Benson that’s been owned and used by Vermont Boy Scouts for almost a century — is becoming murky.

Andriano captures dream job in Vt. House

Joseph Andriano knew during his college years in Ohio that he wanted to make Vermont his home.

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