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Letter to the editor: Ripton gathering unsurpassed

March 16, 2023

I always enjoy town meeting, but last Monday night at Ripton was truly special.

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Middlebury, VT has elected its first ever dog mayo

Middlebury, VT has elected its first ever dog mayor! Tela begins her year long term today, shown here being sworn in after winning the vote this Saturday.

The Final Tally
Tela - 533
Nat - 412
Ed - 334
Reggie - 237

This is the first time @homewardboundanimals has held this canine campaign. A big success, raising over $7,500. Homeward Bound states they're hoping to do it again next year!

#middleburyvermont #dogmayor #middlebury #homewardboundaddisoncountyhumanesociety #addisonindependent

The Mt Abraham softball team is heading to the sta

The Mt Abraham softball team is heading to the state final in Castleton on Saturday. Here's Eagle first base Brooke Barnard making the last out in Wednesday's semifinal against Otter Valley. 📷: @stephencharlesjames

We have learned from subscriber reports that many

We have learned from subscriber reports that many subscribers did not properly receive their copy of the June 5 edition of the Addison Independent. We are so sorry for the interruption in your delivery!

Our subscription manager has dug into the program and learned that many papers were incorrectly routed to a further distribution hub by the USPS (our mail delivery partner), delaying their delivery to Addison County towns. They should be delivered today or tomorrow.

All subscribers are welcome to stop by our office at 58 Maple Street, Middlebury, to pick up a complimentary copy of last week's paper. We are also happy to add a complimentary week to your subscription, just call or email us to make that request.

The full PDF edition can also be read online by subscribers at the following link: https://www.addisonindependent.com/pdf-editions.

If you need help setting up your online account or any additoinal assistance, please call us at 802-388-4944 or email frontdesk@addisonindependent.com.

Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Dang. Check out the focus and intensity on these M

Dang. Check out the focus and intensity on these Middlebury Union High School athletes' faces: Jonathan Kafumbe battling down the 200, and Solstice Binder powering through the 110-meter hurdles. See more photos and read about the action at a recent high school track meet at Middlebury College at the link in the bio.
📷: @stephencharlesjames

Did you see Ed the dog at the Memorial Day parade?

A little graduation joy from Middlebury College's

A little graduation joy from Middlebury College's commencement ceremony on Sunday, courtesy of photographer @stephencharlesjames🎓🙌.

The Addison Independent office will be closed on M

The Addison Independent office will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday.

Heavy rains over the weekend caused the slope butt

Heavy rains over the weekend caused the slope buttressing West Street in Bristol to slide away, causing concern that the road could be unstable. Expect delays and potential detours today as repair efforts proceed on the road, which is also known as Route 116 and 17. The landslide occurred directly across from Martin’s Hardware, which is located at 68 West St.

Read more at the link in the bio.

“What gives me the most pleasure is seeing multi

“What gives me the most pleasure is seeing multiple generations playing together, watching dad playing the Star Wars machine he played as a kid, next to his daughter. Or mom playing air hockey with her son,” said Christian Bloom, who recently opened an old-school arcade called the Retro Realm in Middlebury. “That’s the greatest thing I can possibly see, and the smiles on their faces when they leave.”

Read more at the link in the bio.

Middlebury College senior football player Thomas P

Middlebury College senior football player Thomas Perry, an All-American offensive lineman, has been invited to a Baltimore Ravens rookie minicamp for a tryout, according to a report posted on X on Sunday morning by Ian Rapoport, an NFL Network Insider and National Insider for NFL.com.

Read more about Perry — who started 30 games at NCAA Division III Middlebury, earned an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl and finished college with a 3.92 GPA while studying molecular biology and biochemistry — in Karl Lindholm's most recent column, at the link in the bio.

📷: Will Costello

Do you have someone in your life who deserves a he

Do you have someone in your life who deserves a heartfelt thank you this Mother’s Day? Whether it’s your mom, grandma, aunt, or a close friend who’s been like a mother to you — now’s your chance to celebrate them!

Submit a short message and/or a photo, and we’ll publish your tribute for FREE in our special Mother’s Day edition on May 8th. It’s a sweet and simple way to show your appreciation.

Visit the link in our bio to submit your message by Monday, May 5th!

🌱 Join us for Green Up Day 🌱
Come grab a Gre

🌱 Join us for Green Up Day 🌱
Come grab a Green Up bag at the Addy Indy, do your part to make our community litter-free, then return to our office to drop off your bag and enjoy some snacks & coffee.
+ Get free ADDY ALL-STARS swag when you bring back a full bag!

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Green Up Day is a long-standing Vermont tradition that brings communities together to keep Vermont litter-free. It relies on people coming together with a common goal to make their shared spaces better for all.

The ADDY ALL-STARS share a similar mission — to come together to support community journalism and ensure Addison County sustains its local news coverage. Learn more about the ADDY ALL-STARS donation program at the link in our bio.

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This event is free and open for all who want to help make downtown Middlebury shine a little brighter for all.

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