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College seniors celebrate graduation remotely

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 2:10pm meganj

MEMBERS OF THE Middlebury College Senior Committee spoke briefly to their classmates on Sunday. The committee was instrumental in developing the May 24 “Senior Celebration” that brought together the class of 2020 online to mark the occasion of their graduation. Video screenshot

MIDDLEBURY — In lieu of what would have been its 218th commencement ceremony, Middlebury College streamed a “Senior Celebration” online Sunday afternoon.

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Vergennes eyes rule that would require mask wearing

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 2:03pm meganj

VERGENNES — Customers of Vergennes businesses and those who wish to enter city buildings will soon be formally requested to wear protective masks, according to an agreement in principle the Vergenn

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Vergennes contains spending in new budget

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 2:00pm meganj

VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council on Tuesday approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that calls for the municipal portion of the city tax rate to remain unchanged from the current year.

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Orwell to take another vote on a school budget

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:57pm meganj

ORWELL — Orwell voters will join their fellow Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) residents at the polls on June 9 to field the same fiscal year 2021 K-12 public education budget th

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By the way for May 28

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:55pm meganj

Ilsley Public Library officials want their patrons to know that the book drop by the Main Street facility’s side entrance is now open to return your borrowed materials.

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Mount Abe plans for drive-up graduation

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:54pm meganj

BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Union High School Class of 2020 will graduate on June 6, but because of the pandemic their ceremony will look a lot different than those of years past.

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Hannaford Career Center to send off seniors in style

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:52pm meganj

MIDDLEBURY — In lieu of a traditional graduation ceremony this year, the Patricia A.

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A local poet finds inspiration in isolation

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:50pm meganj

MIDDLEBURY RESIDENT MIRIAM Hardy has not let the COVID-19 pandemic interfere with her love of writing poetry. Hardy, 84, has penned a series of poems called “Views from the Inside Out,” which describe the things she can see from the windows in her home while she’s staying safe during the pandemic. Independent photo/John Flowers

MIDDLEBURY — Miriam Hardy has spent the majority of her 84 years writing poetry.

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College parties raise concerns

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:48pm meganj

MIDDLEBURY — When does an assembly of people rise from a gathering to a party?

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Survey takes local economic pulse

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:33pm meganj

ADDISON COUNTY — The Addison County Recovery Team is going over the results of its survey of the local economy.

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