The new wing of the Town Hall Theater (THT) in Middlebury is the result of an over $8 million fundraising project including a $1 million gift from Middlebury College, a $500,000 grant from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, a $60,000 Better Places grant and several additional smaller ...
On Sunday, Feb. 23, Champlain Orchards welcomed community members to take part in the Blessing of the Trees, also known as Wassailing. Wassailing is a traditional ceremony in which participants bless an orchard to protect its crop, ward off evil spirits and promote growth. Although the practice originates ...
On Monday, Feb. 17 demonstrators across all 50 states rallied for a National Day of Protest under the banner of what organizers from the grassroots movement 50501 called “Not My Presidents Day”. Middlebury’s local protest drew 150 people at the Court Square Upper Green and was organized by Indivisible/Middlebury, ...
This March, Middlebury will welcome the Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community (BLMZC) as they fully consolidate in a new location at 76 Court Street. BLMZC is an organization that distinguishes itself from other Vermont Zen communities based on its mission to practice community-engaged Buddhism.
On Monday, Feb. 3, Stonecrop Meadows broke ground, marking the inception of a significant construction project intended to address the housing crisis in Addison County and Vermont at large. The building will add 254 new homes to the town, providing more affordable and livable options for individuals ...
FLŌRA, the cannabis store on Park Street in downtown Middlebury, has filed a lawsuit against the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) over cannabis advertisement regulations it claims are unconstitutional. In the suit filed in Addison Superior Court on Dec. 9, 2024, FLŌRA argued that Vermont businesses ...
In early December, two parents at Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary School filed a complaint against the school regarding the implementation of gender-related materials and books used in the kindergarten curriculum. The initial complaint has sparked fierce debate at recent school board meetings and ...
This spring, Toad Hall Flowers will relocate from Main Street to a larger space in the lower level of Marble Works, nestled in Printers Alley with a scenic view of Otter Creek. With a strong commitment to community engagement and sustainability, Toad Hall Flowers has become much more than just a typical ...
Last Saturday night, the Middlebury Police Department responded to reports of gunfire behind the Hannaford Supermarket in town. No injuries were reported; six minors and one adult were detained and subsequently released pending an ongoing investigation.
The Henry Sheldon Museum received a grant in December for $650,000 from the Mellon Foundation, the largest supporter of arts and the humanities in the U.S. The money will allow the museum to increase its curatorial research, hire new staff members and expand the resources it offers to Middlebury as ...
Efficiency Vermont has expanded its flood recovery rebates, offering significant financial assistance to eligible households and businesses affected by the flooding during the summers of 2023 and 2024 for heating systems, weatherization and appliances. Homeowners can receive up to $29,500 in rebates, ...
For years, Aqua ViTea Kombucha has been a beloved, refreshing drink for Middlebury students. Recognizable by its vibrant, colorful packaging, it is a familiar sight at local businesses around town, as well as on campus at spots like Midd Xpress and Crossroads Cafe.
In an unexpected twist in the race for the Vermont State Senate, Republican challenger Steve Heffernan defeated democratic incumbent Christopher Bray for one of Addison County’s two senate seats. Heffernan’s election was part of a larger victory for Republicans in the state legislature, picking ...
Great Art Wednesday, the Town Hall Theater’s (THT) monthly film series on art and architecture, has returned for the November–May season.
Vermont’s bat population, like many across the country, is in trouble. For over a decade, a fungal disease called White-nose syndrome (WNS) has devastated bat populations nationwide. The disease has spread from the east to west coast in both the U.S. and Canada, killing 90% or more of certain bat ...
In the center of downtown Middlebury, the thrift store Buy Again Alley caters its clothing selection specifically to young people, distinguishing it from the town’s four other thrift stores. As a nonprofit, its mission is to support young people in their creative endeavors and bring them into the ...
Community members gathered at the Congregational Church of Middlebury (UCC) to celebrate the 100th annual Holiday Bazaar, which ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
As Vermonters prepare to head to the polls on Nov. 5, the race for governor is in its final stretch. Four-time incumbent Republican Phil Scott faces a challenge from Democrat Esther Charlestin.
The 2024 lieutenant governor race in Vermont is shaping up to be a noteworthy clash between two experienced politicians: incumbent David Zuckerman, representing the Vermont Progressive and Democratic Parties, and Republican candidate John Rodgers.
Sen. Bernard Sanders, better known as Bernie Sanders, will be seeking his fourth term in the Senate this election cycle. In light of his rapid ascension to political fame following his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, Sanders has left an indelible mark upon American politics — and, it seems, ...