Sam Lipin
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Shakin’ Bacon outpaces the pack at Field Days
Someone call the paparazzi, because there are major celebrity sightings right now at the Addison County Fair & Field Days. Snoop Hoggy Hog, Arnold Shwarzehogger and Justin Bieberque…
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Area swim teams glide to a successful season finale
Both the Vergennes and Middlebury swim teams saw standout performers shine on their way to second-place finishes in their respective divisions at this past weekend’s annual Vermont Swim…
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Vergennes swimmers take second at meet
The Vergennes Swim Team (VST) roundly defeated five of the other six teams in this past weekend’s Champlain Valley Swim League (CVSL) Championship Meet in their home pool,…
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Vermont Primary election voter guide 2022
Read about each of the candidates in this Primary Election Guide, consider your options, then vote in the election, either in person next Tuesday or by dropping your…
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He doesn’t just direct musicals, he composes them, too
“People don’t change, you just get to know them better.” That is the reoccurring line/theme of Douglas Anderson’s first musical production, “Welcome to Paradise,” which will debut this…
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What’s under the tent? Swift House increases its cultural footprint
The Swift House in conjunction with the Middlebury New Film Festival and Town Hall Theater will host a series of live events outside “Under the Tent” from Aug.…
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Lodgers eye boost from Amtrak train service
As both Vermonters and out-of-state travelers look ahead to the addition of Middlebury and Vergennes train stops on the Ethan Allen Express, local businesses and community leaders are…
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‘Neonic’ bill passed, more on horizon
A bill to combat the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, commonly referred to as “neonics,” has been passed in Vermont, although some lawmakers have doubts as to what the…
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Recycled Reading of Vermont started with books, then grew
This month, the store, situated on the corner of Main and South streets in Bristol, is celebrating the 11th anniversary of its inception. To celebrate, founder and owner…
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Children’s concert to raise funds for indoor play space
This Saturday, July 23, at the Addison County Fairgrounds, the Vermont Children’s Museum will host a concert for young children that will give them a chance to burn…
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Waybury’s longtime chef passes the spatula
The Waybury Inn in East Middlebury has been serving delicious food to the community for over 200 years, and for a remarkable chunk of that time — one-fifth…
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Kids got questions, Lindholm & Bodette got answers
Can cows and pigs be friends? Do lambs get cold when they are fleeced? How can I tell the difference between a duck and a waterfowl?
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Winning $300 million Powerball ticket purchased in Middlebury
For the first time in Vermont history, the winning Powerball jackpot ticket was sold at a Vermont retailer, Vermont Lottery officials announced today.
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Locals react to court’s gun ruling
Last Friday, June 24, a team of Addison Independent interns/reporters took to the streets of Middlebury to find out how people were feeling about the Supreme Court’s ruling…
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Community leaders discuss water quality
There’s too much phosphorus in Lake Champlain, and it’s past time to do something about it.
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Language schools return to pre-COVID format
When Middlebury College on Friday welcomes students from around the world to engage in an eight-week immersive language program, it will mark the first summer since 2019 that…