Douglas Orchard to preserve its farm

SHOREHAM — For so many Addison County residents, Douglas Orchards in Shoreham holds a special place. For generations the orchard has been a go-to for apples, pears, strawberries, raspberries cherries and cider. Now the 181-acres of agricultural land will be preserved thanks to collaboration between the Douglas family and the Vermont Land Trust. Together they created a conservation easement to ensure that the land will remain available to future farmers. “The Douglas family orchard is an institution in Shore … (read more)

SHOREHAM — After years of delays, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Acorn Energy Solar 2 (AES2), the community solar project developed by the Acorn Renewable Energy Co-op of Middlebury, was held on Saturday, March 14, at 869 Watch Point Road in Shoreham. In … (read more)

SHOREHAM — The Shoreham Congregational Church will host a special series of concerts this spring. In this new venture, each month will bring a different musical event at the church. All the concerts will provide an opportunity for families to enjoy good m … (read more)

RIPTON — Voters in three of the Addison Central School District’s seven member-towns support the notion that school board members should only be elected by their fellow townspeople, and that a local school should only be closed if a majority in its host c … (read more)

SHOREHAM — “Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” On Leap Day afternoon, with a blue sky and cold winter air, several families enjoyed sledding near the elementary school. The snow had a “crisp” top layer, s … (read more)

SHOREHAM — Shoreham residents at their town meeting passed all the money items on their warning and decided to continue fielding social service agency donation requests by Australian ballot. Voters were asked if they wanted to return to fielding social se … (read more)

SHOREHAM — Shoreham residents will field a 2020 town meeting warning that includes multiple financial requests and referenda, including an article seeking $30,000 for a study to determine if the town-owned Farnham property is appropriate for quarrying. Sh … (read more)

SHOREHAM — The future, the present and the past walked into a bar. Things got a little tense. AROUND TOWN The floor restoration project at the Congregational Church is one step closer to completion. The pine boards (donated by Ed C. James) are sitting in … (read more)

BURLINGTON — A gun unlawfully purchased by a Shoreham man at an Addison County sports store and later reported stolen was used in at least two shootings in Jersey City, N.J., federal court records in Vermont show. Travis Norris, 31, is facing a two felony … (read more)

SHOREHAM —  The month of August was originally named Sextilis in Latin since it was the sixth month in the ancient Roman calendar. The name of the month was changed to August in honor of Caesar Augustus in 8 BCE. Augustus was Julius’ great-nephew and the … (read more)

SHOREHAM —  In 45 B.C., Julius Caesar and his astronomer, Sosigenes, calculated the need for a leap year every four years to make up for the discrepancy between the lunar and solar calendars. While he was at it, he chose to rename the month of Quintillis … (read more)

VERGENNES — May Small, formerly of Shoreham, passed away peacefully at Ringer’s Home Care in Vergennes, on Jan. 2, 2020, surrounded by loving family. For a full obituary of this remarkable woman, please visit gregorycremation.com/blog/2020/1/7/may-weeks-s … (read more)

SHOREHAM — Why did the scientist install a knocker on his door? He wanted to win the No-bell prize.  UPDATE ON PAST EVENTS  Thank you to all those who contributed food for the Christmas Food baskets. On Dec. 22 members of the Shoreham Congregational Churc … (read more)

SHOREHAM — Leaders of the Burlington Catholic Diocese continue to consider the fate of St. Genevieve Church, and will now see if the town of Shoreham might have a use for the venerable, 143-year-old building at 3167 Route 22A, at the junction with Route 7 … (read more)

SHOREHAM — My friend said to me: “What rhymes with orange.” I said, “No it doesn’t.” UPDATE ON PAST EVENTS Last Saturday evening, Dec. 14,  the Addison County Gospel Choir (about 30 singers from various churches in Addison County) entertained an audience … (read more)