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Bristol Bakery thrives by helping others

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:49pm meganj

PAM MICHAUD READIES trays of gluten-free cookies for the oven at BB&C Wholesale. BB&C, which is located in the Bristol Works, produces, packages and distributes baked goods for a number of up-and-coming food companies. Independent photo/Steve James

BRISTOL — When entrepreneur Kevin Harper talks to the business community about the work of his commercial bakery, Bristol Bakery & Cafe Wholesale, key phrases like “value added” and “private la

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ACSD won't warn citizen petitions

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:44pm meganj

MDDLEBURY — The Addison Central School District board on Tuesday unanimously rejected two citizens’ petitions — based on a lawyer’s advice — that sought to give each of the seven ACSD-member towns

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Sen. Hardy sets priorities for legislative session

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:42pm meganj

MONTPELIER — Sen. Ruth Hardy, D-Middlebury, begins her second year in the Legislature with an eye to the present and the future.

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OV board backs 2.2% increase in spending

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:40pm meganj

BRANDON — The Otter Valley Unified Union school district board last week approved a proposed $20,377,427 fiscal year 2021 budget that would increase spending over the current year by 2.22%.

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ACSD seeks input on school repairs report

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:38pm meganj

MIDDLEBURY — Addison Central School District officials are hoping for a great turnout at a Monday, Jan.

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By the way for Jan. 23

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:37pm meganj

Come fill your belly for a great cause. The New Haven Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast this Sunday, Jan. 26, 7-10:30 a.m. at the town hall on North Street.

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Governor Scott draws line on tax hikes

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:36pm meganj

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT

MONTPELIER — Like last year, the Republican governor is proposing a conciliatory approach to legislative initiatives and small-bore changes across state government. And like last year, his No.

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United Way continues fund drive; new generation chips in

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:29pm meganj

MIDDLEBURY — The United Way of Addison County has thus far raised $390,000 toward its 2019-2020 campaign goal of $635,000, leaving $245,000 to raise before the books close on the annual fund drive

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Bruised feelings, debate follow alderman's email to city police chief

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:25pm meganj

VERGENNES — At a tense 40-minute personnel discussion at the Vergennes City Council last week, councilors talked at length about a Dec.

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Connor Homes to leave Middlebury industrial park

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:22pm meganj

MIDDLEBURY — Connor Mill-Built Homes (CMBH) is winding down operations at 227 Pond Lane in Middlebury, and that space will — for at least the next year — be rented by Silver Maple Construction.

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