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College concluding some programs, courses at graduate school in Monterey

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/29/college-concluding-some-programs-courses-at-graduate-school-in-monterey/

Published: August 29, 2025 16:04

To improve its financial footing, Middlebury College said it will conclude residential graduate programs and some online degree programs at its graduate school in Monterey, Calif.

Notice of Sale

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/notice-of-sale-14/

Published: August 28, 2025 18:12

Notice of Sale

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/notice-of-sale-13/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:25

Notice of Sale

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/notice-of-sale-12/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:25

Addison Planning Commission

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/addison-planning-commission-41/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:24

Ferrisburgh Planning Commission

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/ferrisburgh-planning-commission-33/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:22

New Haven Development Review Board

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/new-haven-development-review-board-28/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:21

Middlebury Development Review Board

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/middlebury-development-review-board-36/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:21

Notice to Creditors – Christine Koster

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/notice-to-creditors-christine-koster/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:20

Orwell Development Review Board

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/orwell-development-review-board-20/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:18

Panton Development Review Board

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/panton-development-review-board-12/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:17

Salisbury Development Review Board

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/salisbury-development-review-board-31/

Published: August 28, 2025 17:16

Make-a-Wish comes to Middlebury

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/make-a-wish-comes-to-middlebury/

Published: August 28, 2025 15:41

Make-a-Wish Vermont and Northern New York created a sensory garden for eleven-year-old Will Gillespie of Middlebury.

Goldsmith takes reins of Monkton library

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/goldsmith-takes-reins-of-monkton-library/

Published: August 28, 2025 15:33

Monkton has a new lead librarian.

Middlebury hires new town planner

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/middlebury-hires-new-town-planner/

Published: August 28, 2025 15:21

Elisha Bartlett is the town of Middlebury's new director of planning and development. She currently serves as senior planner in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Middlebury tax rate declines

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/middlebury-tax-rate-declines/

Published: August 28, 2025 15:17

Middlbury homeowners and non-residential ratepayers can expect property taxes to drop this fiscal year.

A chocolate bar makes a sweet connection

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/a-chocolate-bar-makes-a-sweet-connection/

Published: August 28, 2025 15:11

"The choices we make here in Addison County — in our grocery stores, farmers markets, and yes, chocolate shops — are part of global conservation outcomes."

Addison County businesses navigate changing tariffs

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/addison-county-businesses-navigate-changing-tariffs/

Published: August 28, 2025 14:49

Local businesses are confronting the impact of the President’s trade policies.

Vergennes Laundry moves up Main Street

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/vergennes-laundry-moves-up-main-street/

Published: August 28, 2025 14:46

The acclaimed café and bakery is temporarily closed as it moves to 205 Main St in Vergennes.

Vermont’s CSAs adapt to the climate crisis

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/vermonts-csas-adapt-to-the-climate-crisis/

Published: August 28, 2025 14:31

Farmers are changing their offerings and membership models in the face of extreme weather.

Jamaican street food cook opens jerk chicken restaurant in Vergennes

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/jamaican-street-food-cook-opens-jerk-chicken-restaurant-in-vergennes/

Published: August 28, 2025 14:29

Castel’s Jerk Joint, which opened this past Friday at 15 Main St. in Vergennes, offers a range of Jamaican dishes and products.

MAUSD to study options for district’s future

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/mausd-to-study-options-for-districts-future/

Published: August 28, 2025 14:22

The Mount Abraham Unified School District Board has identified several options for educational delivery in the district that it would like to explore further.

Vermont State Police log: propane tanks stolen from Leicester General Store

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/vermont-state-police-log-propane-tanks-stolen-from-leicester-general-store/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

Two Addison County residents were seriously injured in a two-car crash in Cornwall on Friday evening. On Aug. 22 shortly after 6 p.m. Vermont State Police received a report of the crash in the area of Route 74 and Evergreen Road. Troopers report that…

Letter to the Editor: An invitation to stand up for democracy

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/letter-to-the-editor-an-invitation-to-stand-up-for-democracy/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

"Join us [in] standing for democracy and the rule of law."

Seven nab titles at Ralph Myhre Club Championship

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/seven-nab-titles-at-ralph-myhre-club-championship/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

In the 2025 Ralph Myhre Club Championship on Aug. 23 and 24, golfers Dale White, Evan Lombardo, Steve Ogden, Bob Cameron, Don Kenney, Maria Barr and Sheila Cameron emerged as title winners.

Letter to the Editor: a leap day on July 10 would mean no storms

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/opinion-a-leap-day-on-july-10-would-mean-no-storms/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

If we skip July 10, maybe we could skip the catastrophic storms too.

Ways of Seeing: There are many ways to resist

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/ways-of-seeing-there-are-many-ways-to-resist/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

"Defending our democracy will require courage. And time. And commitment."

New Farm to School service provider grant now open

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/new-farm-to-school-service-provider-grant-now-open/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has launched a new grant that provides comprehensive farm to school training, technical assistance, professional development, and resources to schools and early childhood programs across the state.

Letter to the Editor: Why am I am being forced to upgrade now?

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/letter-to-the-editor-why-am-i-am-being-forced-to-upgrade-now/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

What does W15 do that W7 doesn’t do except be able to ignore “upgrade your computer NOW” messages better?

Scoreboard and schedule for Aug. 28

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/scoreboard-and-schedule-for-aug-28/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

Here’s the schedule of upcoming games and events in Addison County sports.

Energy solutions on display at the Addison County Regional Energy Fair

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/explore-energy-solutions-at-the-addison-county-regional-energy-fair/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

Attendees can learn about heat pumps, solar panels, EVs, home weatherization, energy efficiency, and municipal energy retrofits at the upcoming Addison County Regional Energy Fair.

Letter to the Editor: Farmers work hard to put high-quality products on the consumer’s table

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/28/letter-to-the-editor-farmers-work-hard-to-put-high-quality-products-on-the-consumers-table/

Published: August 28, 2025 13:00

"Farming is a difficult and challenging business, which has to survive in an economy where consumers and governments are unwilling to reimburse farmers for the true cost of their labor and investment."

Diane Grace Bennett, 76, of Monkton

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/27/diane-grace-bennett-76-of-monkton/

Published: August 27, 2025 20:08

MONKTON — Diane Grace (Thompson) Bennett, 76, cherished wife, Mom, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home in Monkton, Vt., on Aug. 11, 2025. She was born in Burlington, Vt., on July 3, 1949, the second youngest of seven children born to…

Diana Lynn Berthiaume, 58, of Salisbury

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/27/diana-lynn-berthiaume-58-of-salisbury/

Published: August 27, 2025 20:06

SALISBURY — Diana Lynn Berthiaume, age 58, passed peacefully Aug. 25, 2025, at the Pines in Rutland. Diana was born in Ridgewood, N.J., on Dec. 22, 1966, the daughter of John and Rita (Wozniak) Arnott. She grew up in Charlotte, Vt., and graduated from…

Sandra Nelson-Booth, 80, of Bristol

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/27/sandra-nelson-booth-80-of-bristol/

Published: August 27, 2025 20:04

BRISTOL — Sandra Nelson-Booth of Bristol passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born July 13, 1945, the daughter of Robert L. and Catherine M. (Barrows) Adams of Vergennes. Sandy was a…

Thomas and Cynthia Christian graveside service

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/27/thomas-and-cynthia-christian-graveside-service/

Published: August 27, 2025 20:01

ORWELL — The graveside committal service and burial for both Thomas and Cynthia Christian will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m., at Mountain View Cemetery in Orwell. Tom passed on April 10, 2020, and Cindy passed on Dec. 27, 2024. Both will be laid…

Laurette Rolande (Quesnel) Cooke, 104, formerly of Bridport

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/27/laurette-rolande-quesnel-cooke-104-formerly-of-bridport/

Published: August 27, 2025 20:00

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Laurette Rolande (Quesnel) Cooke was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Casselman, Russell County, Ontario, Canada. She died on Aug. 19, 2025, in Charlotte, Mechlenburg County, N.C. She was 104 years old. Cause of death: her body could no longer keep…

Michael Scott Poirier, 53, of New Haven

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/27/michael-scott-poirier-53-of-new-haven/

Published: August 27, 2025 19:57

NEW HAVEN — Michael Scott Poirier, 53, passed away on Aug. 22, 2025, in New Haven, Vt., surrounded by his family. Born on Nov. 12, 1971, in Burlington, Vt., Michael lived a life rooted in love for family and the great outdoors. A devoted husband, father,…

Nancy Sackett Rooney, 69, of Weybridge

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/27/nancy-sackett-rooney-69-of-weybridge/

Published: August 27, 2025 19:55

WEYBRIDGE — Nancy Sackett Rooney of Weybridge, Vt., died peacefully with her family by her side on Aug. 13, 2025, at the age of 69, after a 3-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Nancy was born Feb. 23, 1956, in Bridgeport, Conn., to Nancy (Leach) and…

Climate Matters: Behold the magic of heat pumps

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/25/climate-matters-behold-the-magic-of-heat-pumps/

Published: August 25, 2025 20:45

"Here’s the beauty of heat pumps: they move more energy than they require to operate."

Rokeby Museum appoints new Executive Director

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/25/rokeby-museum-appoints-new-executive-director/

Published: August 25, 2025 14:28

Revell joins Rokeby from the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive in Alaska, where she spent fourteen years as Interim Executive Director and Curator of Education and Public Programs.

Vermont’s sacred cow: regenerative small farms or toxic mega-dairies?

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/vermonts-sacred-cow-regenerative-small-farms-or-toxic-mega-dairies/

Published: August 21, 2025 19:27

"We will need to address the fact that healthy, environmentally sound agricultural crops and livestock cost more to produce and thus will cost more to buy."

Clippings: Hate running? Hop on a bike instead

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/clippings-hate-running-hop-on-a-bike-instead/

Published: August 21, 2025 19:25

As a collegiate swimmer, my body is not designed for exercise on dry land. Doing strenuous activity while supporting my own body weight? No thank you!  This past spring, after my swimming season had ended, I (very naively) attempted to add running to my…

Letter to the editor: The Book of Ruth offers lessons on migration

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/185512/

Published: August 21, 2025 19:08

"We in Vermont should cherish the immigrants to our state, including the migrant workers on our farms. Is there anyone who could deny their importance to Vermont’s agricultural economy?"

Letter to the editor:

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/letter-to-the-editor/

Published: August 21, 2025 19:05

"While it is true that the Middle Road project is not offering subsidized housing, the fact that folks can live there while not having to own a car makes life more affordable."

Ways of Seeing: In defense of being messy

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/ways-of-seeing-in-defense-of-being-messy/

Published: August 21, 2025 19:00

"When we are brave enough to be a little messy in public, other people benefit."

Ruminations on the Run: three big questions

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/ruminations-on-the-run-three-big-questions/

Published: August 21, 2025 18:46

"All human striving revolves around the big three questions of life: Who am I, where am I going and how long have I got?"

Ask a Master Gardener: glorious goldenrod

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/ask-a-master-gardener-glorious-goldenrod/

Published: August 21, 2025 18:25

Goldenrod, which is commonly found in roadsides and fields, is an important host plant for caterpillars and a food source for caterpillars, butterflies, bees and other pollinators.

Want to be an extra in a movie? Now’s your chance

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/want-to-be-an-extra-in-a-movie-nows-your-chance/

Published: August 21, 2025 18:18

The Middlebury community is invited to dress up and head to Town Hall Theater on Monday Aug. 25 to film a standing ovation scene for a feature film.

Middlebury athlete wins men’s Olympic distance triathlon

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/middlebury-athlete-wins-mens-olympic-distance-triathlon/

Published: August 21, 2025 17:57

Middlebury’s Kyle Friis, 39, on Sunday won the men’s Olympic-distance Lake Dunmore Triathlon in 2:16.27.

Big day for Brandon racer at Devil’s Bowl

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/big-day-for-brandon-racer-at-devils-bowl/

Published: August 21, 2025 17:44

On a Saturday night in which the Devil’s Bowl Speedway ran double races in each of the regular series, area drivers Joey Scarborough, Alex Layn and Gage Provencher made it to victory lane.

Tekla Fine-Lease, others fare well at Ralph Myhre

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/tekla-fine-lease-others-fare-well-at-ralph-myhre/

Published: August 21, 2025 17:40

Tekla Fine-Lease claimed first in Flight 1 with a gross score of 78 in a VSWGA State event at Ralph Myhre Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 11.

Middlebury Police log: officers pursue suspect in A&W break-in

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/middlebury-police-log-officers-pursue-suspect-in-aw-break-in/

Published: August 21, 2025 17:17

Middlebury police investigated a break-in at the A&W restaurant and pursued the suspect.

Vermont State Police log: multiple crashes across county

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/vermont-state-police-log-multiple-crashes-across-county/

Published: August 21, 2025 17:05

Vermont State Police dealt with a number of motor vehicle crashes in Addison County during the past week.

Vergennes Police Log: officers respond to one-car accident on Main Street

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/vergennes-police-log-one-car-accident-on-main-street/

Published: August 21, 2025 16:59

Police and other officials responded to a one-car accident on Main Street.

2025 Field Days results: Dairy Conformation

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/2025-field-days-results-dairy-conformation/

Published: August 21, 2025 16:54

Results from the 2025 Dairy Conformation competition at Addison County Fair and Field Days on Tuesday, July 29.

Tibetan monks to visit Bristol

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/tibetan-monks-to-visit-bristol/

Published: August 21, 2025 16:48

In less than two weeks, Bristol’s Holley Hall will be transformed into a scene reminiscent of the remote Indian countryside.  Six monks from the historic Gaden Shartse Monastic College in India will visit the town from Sept. 2-6 as part of a two-year tour…

Fire closes Otter Creek East Bakery in East Middlebury

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/fire-closes-otter-creek-east-bakery-in-east-middlebury/

Published: August 21, 2025 16:27

Damage caused by an electrical fire Tuesday evening at Otter Creek East Bakery and Deli in East Middlebury will knock the eatery out of business for an indeterminate amount of time.  The Middlebury Fire Department was called to the scene on Ossie Road,…

Bristol Development Review Board

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/bristol-development-review-board-27/

Published: August 21, 2025 16:21

Queries fly at Panton-Vergennes line talk

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/queries-fly-at-panton-city-line-talk/

Published: August 21, 2025 16:13

Discussion of a possible new boundary line between Panton and Vergennes raised questions about services, taxes, property values, and impact to residents.

Orwell ATV ordinance divides residents

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/orwell-atv-ordinance-divides-residents/

Published: August 21, 2025 16:01

The town of Orwell is drafting new rules governing the use of ATVs and UTVs on town roads. The process has divided residents.

Bread Loaf lecture explores early English riddles and metaphor

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/bread-loaf-lecture-explores-early-english-riddles-and-metaphor/

Published: August 21, 2025 15:59

“Through metaphor, we begin to understand the vastness of the world."

Taekwondo group gives back to local causes

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/taekwondo-group-gives-back-to-local-causes/

Published: August 21, 2025 15:50

Taekwon Do KICKS, a group of local martial artists led by Master Kellie Thomas, raised $9K to give to charity.

43rd annual Vergennes Day to celebrate Vermont’s little city

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/43rd-annual-vergennes-day-to-celebrate-vermonts-little-city/

Published: August 21, 2025 15:10

Festivities include a street dance, live music, pancake breakfast, fun run, free horse and wagon rides, and a bubble pit for kids.

McKibben: Solar power actually is making a difference

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/mckibben-solar-power-actually-is-making-a-difference/

Published: August 21, 2025 15:06

“We now live on a planet where the cheapest way to produce energy is to point a sheet of glass at the sun, and that’s a huge change.”

ACSD central office welcomes reinforcements

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/acsd-central-office-welcomes-reinforcements/

Published: August 21, 2025 15:04

With the addition of 2 new administrators, ACSD now has a complete central office leadership team.

Area school districts welcome new employees

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/area-school-districts-welcome-new-employees/

Published: August 21, 2025 15:01

New teachers, staffers and administrators are gearing up for the new school year, which begins Aug. 27. Teachers new to the Addison Northwest School District were in Vergennes for orientation this week. New employees include (pictured at left, from left)…

Big, new solar farm pitched for Middlebury site

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/big-new-solar-farm-pitched-for-middlebury-site/

Published: August 21, 2025 15:00

A Manchester-based company has announced plans to build a 4.125-Megawatt solar project off Middle Road South in Middlebury.

Vermont artists grapple with future of artificial intelligence

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/vermont-artists-grapple-with-future-of-artificial-intelligence/

Published: August 21, 2025 14:47

Creative communities are debating the role of AI in the arts. Legislation proposed by Vt. Senator Peter Welch would help creators protect copyrighted work.

Marc Bougor celebration of life.

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/marc-bougor-celebration-of-life/

Published: August 21, 2025 14:40

RIPTON — The family of Marc Bougor, who died Feb. 13, 2025, will hold a celebration of his life at Branbury Beach on Aug. 30, from 11 a.m-2 p.m., in the pavilion.

Kay Ellyn Brothers Bussiere, 72, Middlebury

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/kay-ellyn-brothers-bussiere-72-middlebury/

Published: August 21, 2025 14:40

MIDDLEBURY — Kay Bussiere passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 72, surrounded by her family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 31, 1952, the daughter of William Wesley and Ellyn (Throckmorton) Brothers of Columbia, Mo..…

Cynthia Lena Christian graveside service

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/cynthia-lena-christian-graveside-service/

Published: August 21, 2025 14:37

ORWELL — The graveside committal service and burial for Cynthia Lena Christian, age 86, who passed away December 27, 2024, will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Mountain View Cemetery in Orwell.

Doris Downs, 87, of Middlebury

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/doris-downs-87-of-middlebury-2/

Published: August 21, 2025 14:36

MIDDLEBURY — Doris Downs, age 87, passed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, following a long illness. Doris was predeceased by her husband, Kelton Downs in July of 2023. Doris lost a beloved son, Shaun Litchfield to ALS in July, 2020. Doris and her late husband…

Lincoln Planning Commission

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/lincoln-planning-commission-3/

Published: August 21, 2025 13:00

Middlebury Selectboard Agenda

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/middlebury-selectboard-agenda-91/

Published: August 21, 2025 13:00

Starksboro Development Review Board

https://www.addisonindependent.com/2025/08/21/starksboro-development-review-board-25/

Published: August 21, 2025 13:00