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Community rallies after racist incident in Ripton
RIPTON — Middlebury College’s 104-year-old Bread Loaf campus is a scenic bastion of serenity and creativity, a storied education hub adorned with a collection of yellow-ochre, green-shingled buildings nestled among lush trees and deftly manicured fields off Route 125 in Ripton, a mere slalom away from the Snowbowl.
Miner and McPhee nab first-time wins
Pat Miner of Monkton and Bubba McPhee of Rutland each collected their first-career Devil’s Bowl Sunoco Sportsman Modified features on Sunday at Devil’s Bowl. Addison County drivers won five other races, as well. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us...
Leicester’s Bienvenue shares views on education, housing
Leicester Republican Lesley Bienvenue tried two years ago to compete for one of the two state Senate seats representing Addison County, Rochester, Huntington and Buel’s Gore. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local...
A famous face gave this Vermont animal shelter a boost
The man known for his show “My Cat From Hell” was nothing more than a heaven send for the folks at a local shelter in Middlebury, Vermont. Jackson Galaxy started his visit at Homeward Bound of Addison County with a tour of the facility including to Cat Land. Cat Land is creative, fun name where adoptable cats are taken care of until they found their forever home. Jackson’s goal was to not just meet the animals and chit chat with the volunteers, but he also wanted to use his platform and fame to enhance the visibility of some long term, resident felines searching for their forever family. While in Cat Land, Jackson worked with a furry friend named Rocky. He took the time to create a video for social media that showcases Rocky in his best adoptable light, all alongside one of the most familiar faces in the world of cats.
Letter to the editor: Rep. Elder explains his bid for Senate seat
My name is Caleb Elder and I’m running to represent Addison County, Rochester, Huntington and Buel’s Gore in the Vermont Senate. For the past six years I have represented four Addison County towns in the Vermont House. In that time I have served on the Education, Ways and Means and Housing committees. Prior to my time in the House, I served on local school boards, and for the past four years I have been the House’s board member for the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. I think about the Vermont Education system all the time, and I’m acutely aware of the huge challenges we face right now.
Grant money will help pay for recovery coaches
In addition to winning a big grant to place to naloxone vending machines in the Middlebury and Vergennes to fight drug overdose deaths, the Turning Point Center of Addison County has recently landed another grant and taken other steps to help people overcome substance use disorder. We’re glad you’re interested...
Ferrisburgh woman faces multiple charges after family fight
FERRISBURGH — On the morning of July 7, Vermont State Police arrested a 30-year-old Barre woman, Maria Trudeau, on several charges including DUI, aggravated domestic assault, and obstruction of emergency services after an incident at a local campground. According to authorities, troopers were called to the scene at Basin...
Bristol church will host patriotic service
As Independence Day approaches, members of the First Baptist Church of Bristol are organizing a patriotic service to celebrate Americans’ freedom and recognize those who have served our country and the Addison County community. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us...
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