Plans for a new bike “pump track” in Middlebury
By Emily Hogan | November 10, 2022A new bike pump track is in the works to be sited at the Middlebury Recreation Park, located off Route 7 just south of the Middlebury town center.
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Senator Leahy retires, Welch and Malloy vie for Senate seat
By Audrey Peiker | November 3, 2022Sen. Patrick Leahy has a 47-year history of representing Vermonters through his long-held seat in the U.S. Senate — a history which will come to an end during this upcoming midterm election. Current Vermont Representative Peter Welch appears to be the favorite to win Leahy’s vacant seat in next ...
Political Action Committees (PAC) and Becca Balint’s Campaign for House, an explainer
By Rachel Lu | November 3, 2022Since August, Vermont State Sen. Becca Balint’s (D-Windham) campaign has been under scrutiny for a $1 million contribution from the LGBTQ Victory Fund Federal PAC, which was later revealed to be a donation by a cryptocurrency mogul. The role of money became a central controversy in the Democratic ...
Why Republican Gov. Phil Scott keeps winning in Vermont
By Maggie Reynolds | November 3, 2022Vermont holds the record for the most consecutive victories for governors seeking reelection. Over the past half-century, all 18 of the state’s governors who have made bids for reelection were successful.
Burlington citizens to vote on $165 million bond to rebuild Burlington High School
By Julia Pepper | November 3, 2022Burlington citizens will vote on Nov. 8 on a proposed $165 million taxpayer bond to support the demolition of the old Burlington High School and Technical Center buildings and build a new school. Since the discovery that the old building was contaminated with Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Burlington ...
Proposition 5 to add Reproductive Liberty Amendment to Vermont constitution
By Susanna Schatz | November 3, 2022On election day, Vermont voters will decide whether or not to include Proposition 5, the Reproductive Liberty Amendment, in the Vermont Constitution as the 22nd Article. The Reproductive Liberty Amendment would enshrine reproductive autonomy in the state constitution.
Students, community members rally in support of Reproductive Liberty Amendment
October 27, 2022More than 60 Middlebury students and residents rallied at Triangle Park on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. to support the Reproductive Liberty Amendment — Proposition 5, Article 22 — to the Vermont Constitution. The rally was organized by the Middlebury College Democrats and the Addison County Democratic Committee ...
ACORN opens brick and mortar Food Hub on Exchange Street
By Emily Hogan and Daniela Ortiz | October 27, 2022The Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN) opened its very own Food Hub on Exchange Street in Middlebury on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Trick or treaters gather in town centers to celebrate Halloween
By Charlie Keohane and Maggie Reynolds | October 27, 2022For rural communities like Ripton, Bristol and Middlebury, Vt., town centers and more densely populated neighborhoods become a trick-or-treater’s paradise. Since many houses are farther apart, parents often direct their children to a central area where they can celebrate safely. Some rural communities ...
Ripton votes yes to return to Addison Central School District
By Julia Pepper | October 13, 2022The town of Ripton has decided to remain in the Addison Central School District (ACSD) after a vote at the end of September. After a January 2021 vote to withdraw followed by a year-and-a-half long struggle for the town to establish an independent school district, Ripton residents have now voted to ...
Childcare shortage in Vermont means long waitlists for college faculty
By Maya Heikkinen | October 13, 2022On top of balancing classes, meetings and the challenges that come with living in rural Vermont, college faculty with young children face an additional burden: finding and retaining childcare.
Vermont State Parks offers guided hikes programming throughout Addison County
By Charlie Fisch | October 13, 2022Vermont State Park employees, in partnership with the Green Mountain National Forest, have organized a guided hikes program for Vermont locals in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, located between Middlebury and Brandon, Vt. New this year, the program ran from Labor Day to Indigenous People’s ...
Retail cannabis sales begin in Vermont, new dispensary opens in Middlebury
By Ben Wagner | October 13, 2022Retail cannabis sales began in Vermont on Oct. 1, meaning Middlebury College students over the age of 21 can now legally buy marijuana in the state. In conjunction with the introduction of the new retail market, FLORA Cannabis — a state-licensed dispensary just a nine-minute walk from the Davis Family ...
Middlebury hosts first Fall Festival and Car Show
By Katherine Michaelson | October 6, 2022The inaugural Middlebury Fall Festival and Car Show is coming to town on Sunday, Oct. 16. Situated in the Triangle Park area of downtown Middlebury, the festival will feature live music, 75 antique cars and the opportunity for attendees to buy food and products from small vendors.
Town residents’ complaints about off-campus students prompt vote on zoning changes
By Rachel Lu | October 6, 2022A few weeks ago, students currently living off campus received an email from Dean of Students Derek Doucet informing them of recent updates for off-campus residences. Doucet noted the problematic behavior from student houses at the end of last academic year, which led to a recent attempt by frustrated ...
Maple Run, Three Day Stampede return to Addison County
By Amanda Manoogian | October 6, 2022This past weekend, the Middlebury Maple Run was held for the first time since 2019. Among the most widely-participated athletic events in Addison County, according to its website, the Maple Run has become one of the most respected races in New England. While the event’s main attraction is the 13.1-mile ...
Vermont mycologist Meg Madden leads weekly mushroom walks
By Tiffany Li | October 6, 2022On a recent mid-September afternoon, I biked up to Wright Park to join Middlebury-based mycologist Meg Madden on one of her mushroom walks.
New tea and shake shop opens in Middlebury, sells Herbalife products
By Sam Lipin | September 29, 2022The once vacant storefront at 56 College Street is empty no longer. It is now home to Ignite Nutrition, a shop selling protein shakes, protein-based coffee and energy teas — and they are using products from Herbalife Nutrition, a well-known multi-level marketing (MLM) company. The Campus has confirmed ...
Vermont orchards welcome students back
By Sylvie Shure | September 29, 2022Addison County apple orchards are now open for the season, offering apple picking, food stands, and musical performances. In addition to being a classic New England fall activity, apple picking grants Vermonters a way to support local businesses and local food production. Many pick-your-own orchards ...
Community members, students hope to bring skatepark to Middlebury
By Ben Wagner | September 29, 2022It can be hard to find a place to skateboard in Vermont — and even harder to find a safe place to experiment with new skills. Currently, most local skateboarders make the trek to permanent skateparks in Burlington, Vt. for a space to hone their craft. There is no purpose-built skatepark ...