Juice Amour, a local juice bar that sells smoothies, acai bowls, and other healthy raw and organic foods, was acquired on March 6 by Sustainable Kitchen, a vegan, vegetarian and gluten free food-delivery service based in Lincoln, Vt. Juice Amour’s current storefront on Exchange Street in Middlebury ...
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Liv, Love, Local: Vergennes Laundry
By Olivia Mueller | March 7, 2024In the three years since its opening, Nadia Dole’s Vergennes Laundry, a wood-fired bakery and épicerie, has expanded its food menu and retail offerings as well as launched a dinner series, with future plans for community-based events.
“Up For Discussion”: a salon series at Town Hall Theater
By Katrina Schwarz | March 7, 2024In a modern twist on old-fashioned salons, the Up for Discussion lecture series, hosted by the Vermont Book Shop and taking place at Town Hall Theater, aims to create a space for open community conversation this spring. The series, originally an idea hatched by Vermont Book Shop owner Becky Dayton, ...
Graphic novel of one of the earliest lesbian couples in America draws from Henry Sheldon Museum archives
By Emily Hogan | February 29, 2024The most extensive documentation of same-sex couples in America lives right in the town of Middlebury at the Henry Sheldon Museum. The museum holds archives of the relationship between Sylvia Drake and Charity Bryant, one of the earliest documented lesbian couples, when they lived in Weybridge, Vt. ...
Liv, Love, Local: Specs Café
By Olivia Mueller | February 29, 2024Vermont resident and cocktail professional Sam Nelis is working to realize his full vision of the Specs Café: a café by day and cocktail bar by night, with an associated retail space for local beverages along with café and bar equipment. The Winooski, Vt. space opened as a café in December 2023, ...
Edgewater Gallery Hosts Musical Brunch
By Edith Mauch | February 22, 2024Music, art and food filled Edgewater Gallery in downtown Middlebury during its second Musical Brunch. The gallery hosted community members along with some current and upcoming artists on display at the gallery on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Liz Lebeau sang at the event, accompanied on classical ...
Addison County State’s Attorney faces DUI charge after police reports say she responded to a crime scene while intoxicated
By Cole Chaudhari | February 22, 2024Eva Vekos, the state attorney for Addison County, has been charged with a DUI after showing up at a Bridport, Vt. crime scene impaired.
Galentine’s Day Celebration Recognizes Women and Non-Binary Friendships, Business Owners
By Julia Pepper | February 22, 2024Adventure Dinner and Atria Collective, formerly known as WomenSafe, hosted their annual Galentine’s Day Celebration, a culmination of a long standing partnership that raises funds for Atria Collective. Sixteen women-owned businesses set up shop at Vergennes Opera on Feb. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Any gender ...
A Revolutionary Press: A local nonprofit at the intersection of art and activism
By Charlie Keohane | February 22, 2024If you take a look at the dorm room walls of Middlebury students, chances are you might see some of John Vincent’s colorful letterpress work. Vincent founded Revolutionary Press, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit printing press, in 2010, and aims to spread radical and revolutionary ideas. Since 2016, Revolutionary ...
Liv, Love, Local: Downhill Bread
By Olivia Mueller | February 22, 2024In establishing Downhill Bread, Brooks Bezamat evolved his bread and pastry business, from an at-home baking operation based out of his Lincoln, Vt. kitchen to a full-time endeavor with a commercial kitchen on Main Street in Bristol. Bezamat serves bread and pastries three days a week in addition to ...
Liv, Love, Local: Smoke and Lola’s
By Olivia Mueller | January 25, 2024Smoke and Lola’s opened in Bristol, Vt. on Dec. 9, 2023 as the newest café in town, serving up breakfast, lunch and free soup five days a week.
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association seeks state funding
By Ben Wagner | January 25, 2024The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association appeared before the Vermont State Legislature requesting direct funding and support on Friday, Jan. 12. The nonprofit organization aims to promote and protect Vermont’s maple sugaring industry, the largest maple industry in the country by a factor of more ...
Former Middlebury administrator Esther Charlestin launches gubernatorial campaign
By Mandy Berghela | January 25, 2024On the steps of the Vermont statehouse, former Middlebury College employee and Middlebury Union Middle School administrator Esther Charlestin announced the launch of her gubernatorial campaign. Delivering the announcement on Friday, Jan. 5, Charleston became the first Democrat to throw their name in ...
Yoga Equity Project aims to increase BIPOC access at Otter Creek Yoga
By Abeera Riaz and Maggie Reynolds | January 25, 2024A local yoga studio launched a Yoga Equity Project in an effort to address the disparities in access to yoga education. The program actively encourages and financially supports Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in attending yoga classes at the Otter Creek Yoga Studio.
Skiing, reading and marveling: How Middlebury staff spends the winter
By Charlie Fisch | January 18, 2024As the days grow colder and the daylight hours shorten, everyone must find winter-friendly ways to spend their time. From hitting the snow to ski or snowshoe to indoor options such as knitting or reading by the fire, Middlebury College staff have a whole host of activities in their winter routine.