Election Preview 2024

To give local voters more information on where candidates stand on issues, we asked each candidate the same five questions, including a candidate’s choice option. See the list of questions in this Election Preview and then read the responses for the candidates in your district.

Who is on the 2024 General Election Ballot

Here are the 2024 General Election candidates for offices in Addison County, Vermont and in the United States.

Furniture available for Addison County small biz and non-profits

National Bank of Middlebury is generously offering office furniture to the Addison County business and non-profit community.

Local horse dies of EEE, Salisbury now at high risk

Addison County horse tests positive for Eastern equine encephalitis, and state also reports first human case of West Nile Virus in Vermont this year.

Hundreds in Addison County lose power due to high winds from Tropical Storm Debby

High winds on Friday toppled trees and knocked down powerlines throughout the Green Mountain State, resulting in more than 50,000 Vermonters losing power.

County’s top prosecutor is navigating a severe staffing shortage

A lengthening list of critics of the performance of State’s Attorney Eva Vekos said they’re growing more concerned in light of a significant, temporary staffing shortage in her office.

Area farms fare well despite wet weather

Local growers say they fared better during last week’s storms than in 2023 and, in general, have been less affected by extreme weather this growing season.

Migrant justice issues continue for farm workers

The migrant community in Vermont suffered from a heavy loss on July 10. Greisy Mejia, 29, and her nine-year-old daughter and infant son were deported to Honduras.

Vermont opioid crisis presents both barriers and opportunties

Vermont has made concrete efforts to address the state’s opioid crisis, but experts say there’s still plenty of work to be done — including in Addison County.

Vekos gets law license back

The Vermont Supreme Court reinstated the law license of Addison County’s top prosecutor roughly three weeks after suspending it.

Green Up Day is on its way

Want to go for a walk on May 4 and help make Vermont an even more beautiful place? Pick up some trash on Green Up Day.

Students receive firefighter scholarships

ADDISON COUNTY — The Addison County Firefighters Association Scholarship Committee has chosen Ellison Thomas and Elias Pike to receive scholarships awarded to Addison County students. A formal presentation was made at the Association’s quarterly dinner me … (read more)

County early childhood teachers graduate from leadership institute

Seven local childcare providers graduated from the Snelling Center for Government’s Early Childhood Leadership Institute.

How are we handling the opioid overdose crisis? Local discussion

Three local professionals will discuss their experiences navigating the opioid crisis Monday evening at Ilsley Library at a talk about drug policy in Vermont.

What was that? N.J. earthquake felt in Vermont

N.J. Temblor felt by folks in our part of Vermont. No damage reported.

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