Local nonprofit ramps up affordable housing in county

“This project is about more than pipes and roads. It’s about protecting affordable homeownership opportunities in rural Vermont and ensuring residents have safe, reliable infrastructure that supports quality of life.” — Elise Shanbacker

By the Way, July 9, 2026

“The Vermont Department of Libraries has awarded 148 public libraries — including 11 in Addison County — grants of $350 to support 2026 summer programming for children and teens. “

Celebrate Starksboro this weekend

Starksboro’s 250th Celebration Week continues with events on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

By the way, July 2, 2026

A new community radio station serving the 5-Town Area will begin its first scheduled broadcasts on July 4.

Starksboro camp hosts first ever 5K and 1K runs

Proceeds from the event will go to scholarships for the center’s programs.

By the way, June 11, 2026

Three different prominent Vermont politicians will be in Vergennes over the coming days.

Starksboro walking path celebrates local history, semiquincentennial

Robinson students on June 4 checkout the walking path installed at the school to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial. The path was created by Robinson students and highlights local connections to the American Revolution and how Starksboro residents … (read more)

Local Girl Scouts sell more than 8,000 packages of cookies

The Girl Scout Cookie program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurship program in the world.

Bristol Libanus Lodge fundraises for lifesaving Fire Department tools

The Starksboro Fire Department decided to expand its capabilities for saving lives and spent approximately $25,000 on a TNT cutter and spreader set.

Starksboro students ready for nation’s 250th anniversary

The learning community has been working on a walking path at the school and taken part in other activities.

Hahr caps 37 years in local schools

Beth Hahr will retire from her current post teaching third- and fourth-graders at the end of this school year.

Starksboro mobile home park gets $2M for water upgrades

VHCB committed over 22 million statewide to create 247 net-new rental homes.

‘Passport to History’ encourages locals to explore the past

The program encourages community members to visit some of the historic sites around Addison County.

Ol’ Moose performs solo concert in Starksboro

Ol’ Moose Doug Anderson will perform at the Starksboro Library on May 19, from 7-9 p.m.

Trad music takes teens to Sweden

How far can traditional music take 24 teens? Find out from four Addison County musicians who tell us all about this year’s touring group.

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