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Journalist with local ties is shot by federal agents

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:41pm meganj

ON JULY 26, while filming anti-racism protests, freelance photojournalist Trip Jennings (depicted on this sign) was shot in the face by federal agents in Portland, Ore. His father, Howard Jennings (left), and stepmother, Sarah Stott, who live in Bristol, have been speaking out about the incident. This photo shows them at last Friday’s Bristol Peace Vigil on the town green. Photo courtesy of Sarah Stott

BRISTOL — On July 26 photojournalist Trip Jennings, whose father and stepmother, Howard Jennings and Sarah Stott, live in Bristol, was shot in the face by federal agents in Portland, Ore.

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Eleven candidates jockey for governor’s post

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:37pm meganj

ADDISON COUNTY — The following is a series of thumbnail sketches of the gubernatorial candidates who will square off in Primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

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Ron Holmes takes another run for high bailiff

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:36pm meganj

RON HOLMES

MIDDLEBURY — Ron Holmes has met a ton of people during a more-than-40-year career in law enforcement, security, paving and automotive repair.

He’s a personable guy.

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By the way for Aug. 6

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:32pm meganj

If you are planning to vote by mail in next Tuesday’s Primary Election but didn’t get your ballots in the mail by now, Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos suggest you skip the postal serv

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Vergennes sets date for special election

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:31pm meganj

VERGENNES — In a 10-minute Vergennes City Council meeting on Tuesday Mayor Lynn Donnelly announced the special election to fill four vacancies on the council will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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Wine grapes are ripening in Ripton and Goshen

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:19pm meganj

BRIAN FORD DISPLAYS the Mountain Red and Bill Ford shows the Goshen White table wines, which they fermented in stainless steel tanks at their Ripton winemaking facility. Independent photo/John Flowers

RIPTON — When you think of Ripton, the mind meanders to rustic country roads, kind neighbors, wonderful views, Middlebury College’s Break Loaf campus, and the moody Middlebury River.

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Shoreham residents rally against possible school closure

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:13pm meganj

RUTH BERNSTEIN AND her daughter

SHOREHAM — Shoreham residents are joining a chorus of Ripton and Weybridge voices expressing concern their local elementary school could become a casualty of consolidations plans being explored by

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Bartlett's Falls draws heavy crowds

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 1:49pm meganj

THE FAR SIDE of the New Haven River at Bartlett’s Falls has a smooth bank that is good for sunbathing, but not good for social distancing. Advocates urge swimmers to keep six feet from others, to bring a mask for when you are not swimming, and to refrain from going to swimming holes if you feel sick. Independent photo/Alexa Lapiner

BRISTOL — Bartlett’s Falls in Bristol has been a serious hot spot for swimmers this year.

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Monkton residents get tax cut

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 1:46pm meganj

MONKTON — In an effort to ease some of the financial burdens brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monkton selectboard voted on July 13 to reduce the projected municipal tax rate by 4.89 cents,

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Mosquito numbers are down this year

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 1:45pm meganj

WEYBRIDGE — The Lemon Fair Insect Control District (LFICD) that monitors mosquito abundance and activity in Weybridge, Cornwall and Bridport has collected less than 20% of what it saw last year by

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Journalist with local ties is shot by federal agents

Eleven candidates jockey for governor’s post

Ron Holmes takes another run for high bailiff

By the way for Aug. 6

Vergennes sets date for special election

Wine grapes are ripening in Ripton and Goshen

Shoreham residents rally against possible school closure

Bartlett's Falls draws heavy crowds

Monkton residents get tax cut

Mosquito numbers are down this year

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