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Loki, a 9-week-old trooper on patrol
MIDDLEBURY | Imagine a member of the Vermont State Police being a mere babe? In the case of little nine-week-old Loki, a Plott hound puppy, she’s being trained to sniff out all sorts of wrong doings, among other things. Read more
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Black History Month in Addison County
FERRISBURGH | Addison County’s recognition of Black History Month will be focused at the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh. Read more
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Vermont: laws, laws, more laws
MONTPELIER | As of Jan. 27, the 2019-20 Vermont Legislature has introduced 1,241 new bills and eight proposed Constitutional amendments. Read more
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Vermont’s F-35 training underway in Florida
BURLINGTON AIRPORT | A complex jet aircraft like the new F-35 requires highly skilled pilots and ground crews. That’s why Vermont Air Guard men and women of the 158th Fighter Wing are at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, to train in flying and maintai Read more
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Vermonters defend local gun rights
PITTSFORD | You wouldn’t think an amendment to the U.S. Constitution would require special, local protection, but in today’s twitchy anti-gun environment, illegal immigrants seem to evoke more empathy by some citizens than legal gun owners. Read more
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Improvements coming to Mt. Philo State Park
CHARLOTTE | After nearly a decade of studies and work with considerable public input, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) has completed its long-range management plan (LRMP) for Mt. Philo State Park. Read more
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The end of wind power in Vermont
MIDDLEBURY | First it was nuclear, then coal. Now, wind power is on the chopping block in NIMBY Vermont. Read more
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Leaders worry about policies that hurt Vermonters
MIDDLEBURY | Several Vermont lawmakers and community leaders are expressing concerns that harsh state policies, rules, and regulations continue to negatively affect the lives and livelihoods of lower-income Vermonters. Read more
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Supreme Court listens to Act 46 case in Middlebury
MIDDLEBURY | The outcome of a Vermont Supreme Court hearing, held at Middlebury College on Jan. 15, will likely decide the fate of controversial Act 46, the state’s school-merger law. Read more
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Rep. Peter Reed seated in O-W-Addison District
GRANVILLE | After five months being vacant, Gov. Phil Scott announced the appointment of Peter Reed (I) to fill the Orange-Washington-Addison House District seat. Reed follows August 2019 resignation of Independent Rep. Ben Jickling. Read more
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No foolin’: April 1 is Census Day
MIDDLEBURY | It’s the start of a new decade and that means Census takers will be seen throughout the area. According to the U.S. Constitution, all persons in the United States must be counted and that’s what is commonly referred to as the Census. Read more
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Gov. Scott’s speech: Protests amid a call for unity
MIDDLEBURY | Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s fourth “State of the State” address to lawmakers was faced with hecklers from inside the State House last Thursday. Read more
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Leicester native heads up UVM Medical Center
HINESBURG | The University of Vermont Medical Center named Stephen Leffler, M.D., 55, a native of Leicester, Vermont, as its next president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Read more
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Solar farms part of state’s 2025 plan
MIDDLEBURY | The year 2025 is looming. And Vermont’s road to “90 by 2025” carbon-free energy is proving to be a rocky, costly trek. Read more
Middlebury seeks new assistant town clerk
MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury Town Clerk’s Office is seeking an individual for the appointed position of assistant town clerk. Read more
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Snow, new year arrives in Addison County
MIDDLEBURY | The last week of December 2019 brought winter weather conditions more typical of mid-January. On Dec. 31, Green Mountain Power (GMP) crews responded to outages caused by a winter storm which brought ice, some snow, and strong winds. Read more
Backcountry skiers to gather
MIDDLEBURY | The Green Mountain National Forest is a destination for many backcountry skiers of Addison & Rutland counties. An event scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum in Stowe, is attracting skiers. Read more
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Fatal fire in Addison County
GRANVILLE | On Jan. 5, at approximately 4:38 p.m., 911 operators received a call regarding a residential fire at 210 Post Office Hill Rd. in the town of Granville, Vermont. Read more
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Obesity could affect young brains
MIDDLEBURY | New research by the University of Vermont has revealed a genuine connection between childhood obesity and decreased functions in young brains. The new Vermont-based research was just published in the professional medical journal JAMA Ped Read more
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HOPE and a handshake
MIDDLEBURY | In keeping with this season of giving, and setting aside partisan passions, Addison County Republicans gathered over 100 non-perishable items to donate to non-profit HOPE, Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects. Read more
