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Candy haven satisfies local sweet tooth

Upon entering Middlebury Sweets in East Middlebury, one immediately notices the colors — from the bright yellow, red and purple walls to the gumball displays on the tables. The shelves are lined with Pez dispensers, M&M paraphernalia and themed monopoly boards, which Blanca Jenne, who owns the ...


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The Pragmatist

A class visit to the statehouse in Montpelier last Thursday brought back a surge of memories — pages in green blazers darted up and down stairs, delivering messages. A large troupe of schoolchildren filed through the halls, meeting with the governor and legislators. A typical day at the Vermont state ...


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Local Lowdown

Bernie Sanders book signing April 28, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Senator Bernie Sanders, the longest serving independent member of Congress in American history, will make an appearance at the Vermont Book Shop. The Vermont Senator will sign copies of his new book, The Speech: A Historic Filibuster on Corporate ...


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Shed your winter coat

Need a spruce up for the spring? Ready to “shed your winter coat?” A campus staff writer explores the town options for a new spring ‘do. Texture Salon (802) 388 – 9449 34 North Pleasant Street Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hair Cuts: $20-$25 for men, $35-$55 for women Texture ...


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Shop shares passion for knitting, beading

On June 23, 2010, Cacklin’ Hens: Vermont Yarn, Beads and Gift Emporium made its Middlebury debut. The store, located at 383 Exchange Street, opened soon after Main Street’s Vermont Beads and Fibers closed for business. Cacklin’ Hens’ owner, Cheryl Burnham, who is also the theatre department ...


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One in 8700

Raj Bhakta is a man of many passions, and his life thus far has been about following those passions. Only in his 30s, Bhakta has already accomplished more than most do in a lifetime. “My life shows the effective employment of attention deficit disorder,” said Bhakta. Some of Bhakta’s long held ...


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Local Lowdown

Cabaret performance April 21, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy a night out on the town! Tonight, singer Sarah Stone will perform at the Town Hall Theater (THT) as part of its ongoing cabaret series. Fred Barnes will accompany Stone, who plays Laverne Devoe, a singer attempting to make a big comeback. Refreshments ...


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Summit addresses agriculture in school

On Tuesday, Apr. 5, Middlebury Union High School hosted the second annual Stone Soup summit, which brought together Addison County’s thriving Farm to School (F2S) programs. The event was sponsored by the Addison County Relocalization Network (ACoRN). Teachers, farmers, students and community members ...


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1 in 8700: Father Terence Gleeson

A native of Sydney, Australia, former resident of New York City, and current reverend at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Middlebury, Terence Gleeson is gearing up for his next big move: future Rector of All Saints in Palo Alto, Calif. “Palo Alto is one of the most exciting and creative zip codes ...


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Maple Museum reaches out to youth

About 20 minutes south of the College campus, located on Route 7, sits the New England Maple Museum. The maple museum details the history of sugaring in America, beginning with Native Americans and ending today with the advent of modern technology to aid the process. It is one of the most comprehensive ...


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The Pragmatist

A wide array of students, along with several admissions counselors, administrators and faculty members gathered in the Hillcrest Orchard Room on Wednesday, Apr. 6 to discuss the issue of class on campus. It permeates many aspects of our lives, both in the classroom and in personal interactions. Yet ...


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Local lowdown

Local food lecture April 14, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. As part of its annual meeting, the Addison County Relocalization Network (ACoRN) presents a talk by Ben Hewitt entitled “Hardwick’s Lessons: What Can Addison County Learn?” Hewitt, author of “The Town that Food Saved,” will speak at the Lincoln ...


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Preschoolers take over Snow Bowl for Iguana Cup

The Middlebury College Snow Bowl welcomed skiers from age five to age 50 to participate in the second annual Iguana Cup, a fundraiser for the Quarry Hill School. The private preschool, located on Quarry Rd. in Middlebury, hoped to raise approximately $2,000 to support the school’s day-to-day activities ...


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Meet the Farmer: Monument Farms

The College takes great pride in the quality of the food served in its dining halls. Matthew Biette, director of dining services, seeks local and organic products whenever possible. Though just 19 percent of the College’s food funds purchase Vermont products, Biette stressed that the statistic “depends ...


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Students embrace a classic Vt. tradition

Middlebury students are taking advantage of their location and many are getting involved in the maple syrup and sugaring industry. Max Godfrey ’13.5 and Sam Koplinka-Loehr ’13 have each discovered a love for the classic Vermont tradition. Koplinka-Loehr and Ford Van Fossan ’13 began researching ...


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Local Lowdown

Spring garden talk March 27, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Henry Sheldon Museum, located on 1 Park St. , will host Mary Cliver for an interesting talk, “Designing the Mixed Border. Cliver, a landscape designer, garden writer and educator, will speak about ways to re-invigorate your garden for the entire year ...


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Chili fest heats things up

Saturday, March 12 marked the third annual Winter Carnival and Chili Festival in the town of Middlebury. This year, over 3,500 people strolled down Main Street, 1,500 more individuals than last year. For three dollars, attendees could sample 85 different chilies from 54 vendors. Students and faculty ...


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Good Point reflects on, celebrates 10 years

Good Point Recycling, an electronics recycling company in Middlebury, recently released its 10-year anniversary report, which re-capped the company’s growth in 2010 and highlighted its numerous accomplishments since its founding in 2001. Good Point’s business model is based on fair trade recycling; ...