MIDDLEBURY — Peter Newton spent almost a year campaigning hard to become Addison County sheriff. Now five months into that job, Newton said he’s begun to realize some of his campaign goals, including developing a better trained and better outfitted roster of full-time deputies. “I think things are starting to come together,” Newton said during a Tuesday interview. Newton succeeded former Sheriff Don Keeler. He’s only the third sheriff to serve the county during the past four decades. Since taking office, Ne … (read more)