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COVID tip line draws 1,650 reports; few investigated

VERMONT — A statewide tip line for citizens to report Covid-19 violations generated more than 1,650 reports, but fewer than 50 were reported to the police and only…

Aug 24, 2020

Bartlett Falls draws heavy crowds

BRISTOL — Bartlett Falls in Bristol has been a serious hot spot for swimmers this year. The popular New Haven River locale is known for its cliff jumping…

Aug 6, 2020

Size of Vt. social gatherings expanding to 25

MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced the resumption of additional close contact businesses, dental procedures, businesses that require work in the home, and of limited overnight…

May 29, 2020

Editorial: Starved for social interaction?

The Clang and Bang Ferrisburgh parade is testament to how starved Vermonters are for social interaction. That it makes front-page news in today’s paper is also testament to…

May 7, 2020

Matt Dickerson: All this distancing is making things crowded

My alarm went off at 4 a.m. I bolted upright, fumbled for my iPhone on the nightstand, and shut it off as quickly as I could, hoping to…

May 7, 2020

Letter to the editor: U.S. Postal Service seeks help with social distancing

During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a package, a paycheck, benefits…

Apr 16, 2020

Law enforcement to target businesses and individuals who don’t practice social distancing

MONTPELIER — Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan late on Thursday announced his office would be working with Vermont State Police and local police and sheriff’s departments to enforce…

Apr 10, 2020

Vergennes-area leaders discuss cash crunch, PPE, enforcement issues

VERGENNES — Twenty-two civic leaders from five Vergennes-area communities on Wednesday morning met virtually to discuss COVID-19 issues, including the towns’ upcoming cash crunch, ongoing difficulties in obtaining…

Apr 9, 2020

Activities around town for Apr. 9

Vermont needs volunteers! The state of Vermont is putting out a call for volunteers to help on a variety of fronts with COVID-19 emergency response. They are looking for…

Apr 9, 2020

The pandemic does not dampen the need to perform

BRANDON — “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” That quote by Pablo Picasso on the importance of the arts to any society seems…

Apr 9, 2020

Matt Dickerson: Social distancing safely in the Vt. outdoors

Five p.m. was rolling up on me and I needed to get outside. I’d been sitting at my computer all day, working remotely — preparing remote lectures for…

Apr 9, 2020

Vergennes teens lighten the mood with social distancing ‘Spirit Week’

VERGENNES — Two sisters and a friend, who have been quarantining together at home in Vergennes, have begun an effort to create a sense of unity among their…

Mar 29, 2020

Matt Dickerson: Fishing and social distancing

So what does a sports column look like in an age of COVID-19? In one sense, outdoor writing is quite different from more tradition sports media, because the…

Mar 26, 2020

Events cancelled as organizers stress social distancing

ADDISON COUNTY — The threat of the coronavirus is prompting cancellation of many activities that would require a gathering of people. One need only look at the Addison Independent calendar…

Mar 14, 2020