Orwell farm market offers locally-grown, produced goods

Red Sky Farm stocks locally grown produce, handmade gifts and pantry staples like milk and bread.

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.

Orwell fundraiser doffs cap to historic heist

Orwell’s Silver Heist Walk/Run is inspired by several historic robberies. It will benefit the Orwell Village School Booster Club and the Orwell Historical Museum.

Orwell ATV ordinance divides residents

The town of Orwell is drafting new rules governing the use of ATVs and UTVs on town roads. The process has divided residents. 

Taekwondo is more than self-defense, confidence and respect; it’s family

Master Kellie Thomas’s Taekwondo KICKS class in Middlebury is serving students ages 3 to 74. In addition to learning martial arts, they learn a lot about themselves and others.

Orwell to stage big art festival in small town

Who would have known that an Addison County town of only 1,200 people would have so many talented artists? The Orwell Artists group was founded in 2016 to provide an opportunity for local artists to meet, share their work and develop a community. Now, the … (read more)

Guided hike to explore the history of Mt. Independence Aug. 3

The walk is at the State Historic Site in Orwell on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Orwell historic talk to be held July 27

Mount Independence State Historic Site’s long-time site interpreter Paul Andriscin will talk about his new work of historic fiction, “The Memoirs of Isaac Kendall, Soldier of the Revolution, 1776-1777.”

Efforts to use former Buxton’s Store gain momentum

Eight months following its closure, a grassroots effort to acquire Buxton’s Store in Orwell and transform it into a community center is slowly gaining momentum.

Whiting’s Ryan ends Devil’s Bowl drought

Brothers Jimmy Ryan of Whiting and Randy Ryan of Orwell dueled to the first- and second-place finishes in the top feature at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, a 30-lap Sunoco Sportsman Modified feature.

Spring history walk with guided tours in Orwell

The Mount Independence State Historic Site is offering a spring guided history walk on and off the trails on Saturday, May 3.

Vermont State Police Log: Two Addison County men cited in sex cases

In separate cases, Vermont State Police this week cited two Addison County men — one from Middlebury and one from Orwell — for sexual misconduct involving children.

Orwell voters to field revised school budget

Orwell voters will go to the polls on April 15 to consider a revised fiscal year 2026 Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) that is $463,256 less than the spending plan voters rejected, 1,181-720, on Town Meeting Day.

Orwell voters to field revised school budget

Orwell voters will go to the polls on April 15 to consider a revised fiscal year 2026 Slate Valley School District that is $463,256 less than the spending plan voters rejected, 1,181-720, on Town Meeting Day.

Ashley Wolff storytime offered in Orwell

Orwell Free Library will host Ashley Wolff, beloved children’s book author/illustrator and local artist for a special story time on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m., at the library, 473 Main Street in Orwell. Everyone is welcome. There will be ample time to … (read more)

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