Popular Middlebury UPS Store to close
MIDDLEBURY — The very popular UPS Store at 105 Court St. in Middlebury will close on May 31, and the building in which it’s been located since 2014 has been sold. Laura Flint, owner of the Middlebury...
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MIDDLEBURY — Jason Covey has been Middlebury’s police chief for six months now, and he’s still finding out new things about his job. Case in point: He only recently learned he was responsible for...
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ANWSD students win big on History Day
BURLINGTON — Fifteen of the 24 Addison Northwest School District students who presented at the Vermont Historical Society’s annual Vermont History Day Competition placed in the top three of their...
View ArticleBy the way for Apr. 18
The Addison County Solid Waste Management District will host a free “repair fair” at the American Legion Post 27 at 49 Wilson Road in Middlebury on this Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy...
View ArticleCity council backs workforce housing with loan & letters
VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council recently took two actions intended to help developer Peter Kahn build workforce housing in the city. Councilors on April 9 approved a $100,000 loan from the...
View ArticleACSD now must find three new principals
CORNWALL — Heather Raabe, principal of Cornwall’s Bingham Memorial Elementary School, has confirmed she’ll be stepping down at the end of this academic year. Her departure, following a five-year stint,...
View ArticleJuvenile facility may be in the works for Vergennes
VERGENNES — Vermont officials are considering putting a secure juvenile detention facility on state-owned land in Vergennes, but City Manager Ron Redmond said it is not a done deal. It is fair to say...
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College students give youngsters a global perspective
ADDISON COUNTY — Looking back on her time at Mount Abraham Union High School, there’s a learning experience 2022 graduate Anna Doucet found to be particularly impactful: visits from presenters involved...
View ArticleYouth mountain biking club off to strong start
BRISTOL — It’s been about three seasons since the 5Town Riders youth mountain biking club got off to the races, and those involved in the program have had a lot to celebrate since then. Since...
View ArticleNew nonprofit helps pet owners in need
ADDISON COUNTY — A new county nonprofit is working to prevent instances of animal cruelty by ensuring more local pets and their owners have the resources they need to thrive. Addison County Animal...
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Trinity challenges Middlebury women’s lax, but Panthers prevail
PANTHER SENIOR ATTACKER Susan Rowley whips in one of her four goals on Saturday during the Middlebury women’s lacrosse team’s home victory.Independent photo/Steve James MIDDLEBURY — This past Saturday...
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Faith Gong: Beautiful Things: The Eclipse
Since this is a semimonthly column, I’m in the awkward position of writing about the total solar eclipse two weeks after it happened. This may be far too late, given the pace at which we’re accustomed...
View ArticleJulie A. Worth, 56, of Shoreham
SHOREHAM — Julie A. Worth, 56, died early Monday morning, April 22, 2024, at the Porter Medical Center after complications of her multiple medical challenges. Julie was born Sept. 11, 1967, in...
View ArticleSwenor graveside service
ADDISON — Family and friends of Donald F. Swenor, who died on Jan. 10, 2023, and Ramona E. (Danyow) Swenor, who died on Jan. 9, 2024, are respectfully invited to attend the graveside service for Donald...
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Eleanor Ruprecht celebration of life
ELEANOR RUPRECHT SALISBURY — We invite family and friends to join us in our celebration of life service for Eleanor Ruprecht, who died Feb. 21, 2024. It will be held Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m., at St...
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Marshall Castle Harrington, 77, of Addison
MARSHALL CASTLE HARRINGTON ADDISON — Marshall Harrington passed away peacefully Saturday April 13, 2024 at Fletcher Allen Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and son, James Harrington of...
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Betsy Brown Heath Gleason, 87, of Middlebury
BETSY BROWN HEATH GLEASON MIDDLEBURY — Betsy Brown Heath Gleason, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Middlebury, Vt. Betsy is the daughter of the late...
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Charles Edmund Callahan, celebration of life
CHARLES EDMUND CALLAHAN ORWELL — A celebration of life for Dr. Charles Callahan, who died Dec. 25, 2023, will take place on April 27, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Cornwall, 2598...
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Cullen Elisha Bouvier, 41, Bristol native
CULLEN ELISHA BOUVIER BOSTON, Mass. — On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, heralded by the voices of his parents and siblings with many of the songs he loved most, and embraced in as much warmth and love as...
View ArticleVekos gets law license back
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of Addison County’s top prosecutor roughly three weeks after suspending it for her failure to cooperate with an investigation about...
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