Newcomer Mike Kane wants to represent northwest Addison County in Vt. House

The ANWSD board member is the first democrat to announce a bid representing Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham and part of New Haven.

Orwell selectboard chair enters Senate race, highlighting affordability, healthcare and education reform priorities.

Addison County farmers are among those serving on a stakeholder group formed to help state officials navigate Vermont’s approach to regulating some farm operations and agricultural water quality.

Sarah Bouchard was one of four candidates to throw their hat into the ring for the open seat.

The selectboard will look to fill a vacancy on the panel at its meeting next week.

The Addison County senator zeroed in on provisions of a bill meant to recognized the value of crops donated by farmers, which would have increased the supply of donated food to food shelves.

Steve, you ran on a campaign promise to listen and learn. You are hopefully still listening, but you missed the learning process.

As a conservation biologist who resides in South Starksboro, Vermont, I was alarmed to learn that the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board is considering a petition to allow hunting bears with bait.

We’ve heard time and time again that we must close and consolidate our public schools to lower our property taxes, but this argument has a glaring and ironic omission — sound math.

Local law enforcement and state government officials use the word “unprofessional” to frame their condemnation of a recent ICE operation in South Burlington. This begs the question: What would correctly describe a “professional” ICE operation under simila … (read more)

“I think we want to take care of Vermonters and minimize harm to Vermonters as much as we can — within a limited budget, that is.” — Rep. Robin Scheu, D-Middlebury

Former councilor Carson Harder-Hyde stepped down in early March, shortly after Town Meeting Day.

A citizen’s petition triggers a chance to toss the new law at a special town meeting Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Orwell Firehouse.

As an Addison County constituent, I was disappointed to see that Vermont Senator Steven Heffernan was absent for the Senate vote on Proposition 4 on March 11.

Lawmakers are heading into the stretch run of the 2026 legislative session with a to-do list that includes major reform of the state’s education system.