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Vergennes Holiday Stroll packed with fun this Saturday

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 1:13pm meganj

SANTA POPS UP several times during the Vergennes Holiday Stroll, including at the high school for a pancake breakfast, at Bixby Library and at the Vergennes Opera House. Here he is seen with some kids at the Lighting of the City Green downtown with a 20th-century version of his red sleigh.

VERGENNES — The Vergennes Holiday Stroll kicks off a busy day early on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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VSP conduct saturation patrols to keep holidays safe

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 1:09pm meganj

ADDISON COUNTY — In the past two weeks, Vermont State Police have conducted a number of saturation patrols in the area.

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Lincoln news for Dec. 5

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 1:05pm meganj

LINCOLN — The annual Christmas concert by Amaryllis, Vermont’s Early Voice: “IN TERRA PAX: 15th and 16th Century Motets” will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., at the United Church of Lincoln.

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Shoreham news for Dec. 5

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:19pm meganj

SHOREHAM — Because of the generosity of townsfolk and the volunteer efforts of staff of Shoreham Elementary School and the Shoreham Congregational Church, ten families received an abundance of dona

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Help count birds this winter

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:18pm meganj

CROWS IN THIS Middlebury tree will be an easy target for the annual Christmas Bird Count, which will take place in several Addison County locations in mid-December. Independent file photo/John S. McCright

ADDISON COUNTY — Every year dozens of birders head into the fields and woods of Addison County, while dozens more bird enthusiasts watch at their birdfeeders in December to spot and identify the nu

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Cut your own tree in the National Forest

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:14pm meganj

ANYONE CAN GO out into the Green Mountain National Forest and cut a Christmas tree like this one in Lincoln if they get a $5 permit from the U.S. Forest Service and follow a few rules. Photo by Ethan Ready

RUTLAND — U.S. Forest Service officials in Vermont are encouraging the public to purchase Christmas tree removal permits should they be interested in a $5 tree for the holidays.

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An Orwell writer enlists local artists in her exploration of alcoholism, recovery

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:05pm meganj

EMILY CASEY OF Orwell, will give a talk on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m., about her new collection of essays “Made Holy.” The conversation will take place at the Ilsley Library in Middlebury in conjunction with an exhibit of eight pieces of artwork done by Vermont artists to represent portions of one of Casey’s essays. PHOTO / LESLIE TWITCHELL

ORWELL — Emily Casey didn’t always like essays.

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A guide to Middlebury's 'coffee revolution'

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 11:59am meganj

MATTHEW DELIA-LOBO works on a coffee creation at Royal Oak Coffee on Seymour Street in Middlebury. Photo by Hope Allison

MIDDLEBURY — On the wall in Royal Oak Coffee, alongside the hanging plants and stylish geometric artwork, is a brightly-colored print entitled “The New Taster’s Flavor Wheel.” With more than fifty

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Celebrating Livingston Taylor's half-century of music making

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 11:50am meganj

LIVINGSTON TAYLOR WILL perform at Town Hall Theatre in Middlebury on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., in celebration of over 50 years of making music.

MIDDLEBURY — Livingston Taylor’s career as a professional musician has spanned 52 years.

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Salisbury church hosts opera performances

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 11:45am meganj

SALISBURY — BARN OPERA completes its second season “The Season of Love” with Giancarlo Menotti’s holiday opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” This production will be performed by an all-Vermont p

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