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Governor loosens restrictions on outdoor recreation

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 3:00pm meganj

GUS HODDE, LEFT, takes a shot while Zach Jette waits to retrieve his ball at the basketball court in the Middlebury Recreation Park this past Friday. The Middlebury teens were among many Vermonters who got out and enjoyed some athletic activity after Gov. Scott eased social distancing restrictions on outdoor recreation. Independent photo/John S. McCright

VERMONT — “Everyone is just glad to be out and playing golf,” said Derrick Cram, business manager of the Ralph Myhre Golf Course in Middlebury on a sunny afternoon this week.

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New Vergennes city clerk let go

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:57pm meganj

VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to terminate City Clerk Morgan Kittredge about three months after she was hired to replace longtime Clerk Joan Devine.

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Learn about electric vehicles on May 20

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:56pm meganj

VERMONT — Drive Electric Vermont and Waterbury LEAP are hosting a free webinar about electric vehicles (EVs) on Wednesday, May 20, from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Watch for Census packets at your front door

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:55pm meganj

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Childcare centers can reopen June 1

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:53pm meganj

Childcare centers can begin to reopen on June 1 and summer day camps will be able to operate this summer, Gov. Phil Scott announced this past Friday.

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Hildene essay winners named

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:52pm meganj

MANCHESTER — Two local middle school students were recognized for their essays submitted in the 2020 Hildene Essay Competition.

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Selectboard discusses Middlebury's economic recovery

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:23pm meganj

MIDDLEBURY — In addition to talking about a central component of local economic activity — construction of the rail tunnel (

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Protect the bat species from COVID-19

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:22pm meganj

MONTPELIER —There is no evidence at this time that North American bats can transmit the virus causing COVID-19 to humans, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

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County students participated in Vt. Brain Bee

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:20pm meganj

THE MOUNT ABRAHAM Union High School Neuroscience team pause for a photo at UVM during the Vermont Brain Bee earlier this semester. From left are: adviser Samantha Kayhart, Isabella Currier, Ryan Marcotullio, Sadie Alderman, Brynn Winchester and Owen Kelliher. All are freshmen except Winchester, who is a senior.

BURLINGTON — The 2020 Vermont Brain Bee did happen and local high school participants added depth to the competition and day or exploration, officials noted.

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COVID grants available for women

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:18pm meganj

MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont Women’s Fund late last month distributed $292,000 to nonprofits and initiatives delivering invaluable services that safeguard Vermont’s women and girls during the COVID-19

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