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Woodstock will vote on short-term rental ordinance
The town and village of Woodstock have scheduled special elections to see if there is support for a new short-term rental ordinance that went into effect this spring. Both the village and the town approved the new rules, which limit how many short-term rentals are allowed in Woodstock. But opponents...
Rally to save Great Meadow prison set for Aug. 4
The state has announced that Great Meadow Correctional Facility will close in November. The prison employs about 650 workers. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Ann Super Stop at 11300 State Route 149 in Fort Ann.
Bangor Police Arrest a Woman in a Stolen Dump Truck from Vermont
A woman who allegedly stole a dump truck in Vermont and drove it to Maine was intercepted by Bangor Police. The Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Taking the Truck. Alicia Ailing, 40, faces charges in Vermont, including aggravated operation without the owner's consent and grand larceny. Where Was the...
Burgess takes the title at Lake Champlain
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Everything about Mark Burgess’ strategy for the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Lowrance was high risk, but the risk was well worth the reward as the Massachusetts angler claimed the victory with a three-day total of 62 pounds, 1 ounce. A...
Ira Allen biography coming soon: Let’s hear from its author, Kevin Graffagnino
A new biography on early Vermont trailblazer Ira Allen is slated for release on Sept. 13. It is the first published book on Allen to come out in nearly a century. While Allen might be most well-known for his influence in landing the University of Vermont in Burlington, he also at one point in time, owned virtually all of Colchester. On paper, he was also Colchester’s first-ever town clerk.
AC baseball makes playoff push
MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County American Legion baseball team won five straight games in the past week to push itself back into what is a tight race for one of four Northern Division playoff berths. The local nine improved to 11-8 with the surge, which snapped a four-game skid...
Provencher, Alger win at Devil’s Bowl
Bridport’s Gage Provencher and Orwell’s Jakobee Alger were the Addison County winners at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on this past Saturday, which was Legends Night at the dirt racetrack. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to...
Vergennes Champs dunk Burlington County Club
The Vergennes Champs easily splashed past a smaller group of visiting Burlington Country Club swimmers on Thursday, July 18, 354-95, in a Champlain Valley Swim League meet. 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 news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
Economic Development Commission summer social unites Milton’s business community
MILTON— Milton’s business owners see a bright future ahead. Over 30 people attended the Economic Development Commission’s summer social Tuesday evening, July 23, to network, learn and hear updates on the town’s downtown core. Darren Adams, Milton’s selectboard chair, opened the social with updates on the...
Ready for all things blue? Signature summer event returns
Adams Family Farm entered this float in the 2015 Blueberry Festival parade. The series of events return this weekend, including the parade. It will take place at 11 am Saturday along Route 100 in Dover. File photo.
Manchester and Okemo Discovery Maps under new ownership
REGION – Discovery Map International, the Waitsfield, Vt.-based company renowned for its hand-drawn, curated guides to top tourist destinations, is pleased to welcome Uday Dholakia as the new publisher of the Okemo and Manchester, Vt., Discovery Map franchises. Dholakia’s business partner Patti Whittemore will assist him in developing the Okemo franchise, as well as continuing the Manchester-area Discovery Map business recently purchased from longtime franchisee Jack Pegues. Together they will continue to showcase and enhance local businesses in both communities.
Elle St. Pierre gets surprise sendoff on her way to 2024 Olympics
RICHFORD, Vt. — After an impressive showing at the Olympic Trials in Oregon last month, Elle St. Pierre is ready for Paris. The Richford High School native departed from her family farm around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, and to her surprise, locals from the community gathered south of the Canadian border to send her off before her flight from Montreal to Paris.
Don't Close Great Meadow!
Over the last 15 years, the state has closed 25 correctional facilities. Now, state officials have picked their latest target for prison closure: Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervisions (DOCCS) has announced this closure with no plan to help mitigate the economic consequences...
Cab of fuel tanker catches fire in Winhall
WINHALL, Vt. (WCAX) - Authorities say the cab of a tanker hauling gasoline burst into flames Friday morning in Winhall. It happened around 9:45 a.m. on Route 11 near the Bromley Ski Area. Fire officials say the driver saw smoke and pulled over. They say no one was hurt and that the fire did not spread to the 8,000-gallon tanker.
RECALL ALERT: Boar's Head recalls 200K pounds of deli meats amid multi-state listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head has issued a recall of more than 200,000 pounds of its products—including liverwurst and other deli meats—as federal health officials investigate a multi-state listeria outbreak that has left two people dead.
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