Forest fire consumes 50 acres in Middlebury

Around two-dozen state and federal workers on Wednesday were diligently working to extinguish the last vestiges of a major fire that had consumed 50 acres of forestland located west of Dragon Brook Road in the town of Middlebury.

When heavy rainfall inundated parts of Addison County in July 2024, it didn’t take long to see the damage left behind.

Around 135 Monkton residents attended an April 24 meeting at the Monkton Central School to show their support.

The Addison Central School District board on Monday buttoned up a state-mandated, five-year capital improvement plan.

“How can we build more community with this building?” — Selectman Steve Goodrich

A beautification tradition begins anew this Saturday, May 2, with a fresh slate of Green Up Day activities.

The Otter Valley Unified Union School board hired five new district employees, while bidding farewell to four workers

Monitoring and removing invasive species is one of the most important things we can do to protect Vermont’s working forests and natural areas. And it starts close to home.

The annual Middlebury Bike Swap will be on Green Up Day Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to noon at Middlebury’s Cannon Park near Frog Hollow Bikes.

As we enter their season of wakefulness, be on alert for these small hoppers in open habitats.

Olympic medalist Ben Ogden will be among the speakers at UVM graduation.

Here’s a starter kit on how you can introduce native plants to your yard.

Fifteen area middle school students were selected for the Regional Final.

Treasurer Mike Pieciak warned Vermonters about a scam posing as a service to return unclaimed property.

In addition to playing at the NEDF, the ART will stage “My Sister Heracles” at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Wednesday, May 13.