Paige Hescock
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Clippings: Pickleball transcends generations
While many people may think that pickleball is a sport for the “older generation,” I would like to refute this claim.
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Field Days bowl sparks intense competition
Kacie O’Connell is the 2025 winner of the Leona Thompson Bowl, awarded to the best all-around participant in the Home and Garden Department competitions.
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Mr. Megyesi made an impact at MUHS
There is a certain irony in not learning to speak English until the age of six, only to later major in English in college and become a high…
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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…
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Oxen exhibit their power in Field Days competition
You’ve got to get your oxen as big as possible for the free-for-all. I feed them and work them like they’re athletes,” says Scott Spencer.
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Did you say ‘Sushi?’ New Asian eatery opens in Middlebury
Hero Sushi & Asian Grocery, located off 21 MacIntyre Lane, is a new take-out sushi store that opened its doors last June.
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Middlebury dance studio competes at nationals
Jayden Rushton and her dance team made their debut at a recital at Middlebury Union High School in 2023. Now, they have stepped off a bigger stage, after…
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CCV is now free for most Vermonters
More Vermonters than ever now qualify for free college tuition, thanks to a major expansion of the 802 Opportunity program at the Community College of Vermont (CCV).
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Danforth Pewter celebrates 50 years in business
Fred and Judi Danforth of Lincoln are commemorating the 50th anniversary of Danforth Pewter this year. The Middlebury company, which the couple founded in 1975, has maintained a…
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Addison native wears many crowns
Sophia Parker of Addison was crowned this year’s Miss Vermont back in May, but the honor isn’t the only thing keeping her busy.
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Robotic lawnmowers are coming! Are they right for your lawn?
Cristian has owned his Anthbot Genie 3000 robotic lawn mower for two months now, which costs about $1,000 and is an advanced upgrade to his lawncare routine. He…

