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addisonindependent.com | Megan James
CrimeVERGENNES — Following a Main Street traffic stop on the afternoon of May 10, Vergennes police cited both the driver and a passenger for violations related to substance use. Police cited the driver, Vincent Poro, 62, for an ignition interlock device violation, and Rebecca Bussard, 36, who police described as homeless, for misdemeanor possession of cocaine. Police released both after they were cited into court to answer the charges.
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8 hours ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
CrimeADDISON COUNTY — Someone stole a car in Burlington on Saturday and the next morning crashed it into another car in Addison County, injuring a Monkton man. Vermont State Police are asking for help finding the thieves who ran from the crash. On May 11 at 10:20 a.m. troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hardscrabble Road and Putty Bed Place in Monkton.
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8 hours ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
SportsBaseball teams from Mount Abraham, Vergennes and Middlebury union high schools all picked up victories in recent action. The Tigers’ triumph was their first of the season, while in taking two of three Mount Abe took its first setback of the spring. We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers.
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1 week ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
NewsThe Friends Methodist Church will be at the Recycling Center on Saturday, May 10, to offer you a chance to recycle your nursery plant pots. This will include the black plastic containers which usually are not allowed to be recycled. The Recycling Center is open from 9 a.m. until noon. You will also be able to recycle these containers at the Friends Methodist Church at their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 24. When they will be accepting number 2 and number 5 nursery containers.
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1 week ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
NewsNEW HAVEN — 100+ Women Who Care Addison County held their second-quarter meeting of 2025 at Tourterelle Restaurant in New Haven, giving $16,825.00 to local non-profits. The three finalists for this quarter were: the Bristol Hub Teen Center & Skatepark for a newly upgraded skatepark; Common Ground Center for transportation of locals to their summer camps; and Green Mountain Club to build a new shelter on a local section of trail.
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1 week ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
NewsThere will be a kids afternoon craft session featuring weaving at the library on Wednesday, May 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. Crafters will decorate a cup, bowl or cardboard template with woven yarns. All ages are welcome. Have fun, be creative and enjoy a quick snack. We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers.
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1 week ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
Education Op/EdI was born and raised in Vermont. Like many Vermonters, I left home for college and spent time exploring life elsewhere. But when it came time for my wife and me to decide where to plant our roots and raise a family, the choice was clear — we came home. We didn’t return just for the hiking trails, skiing or postcard views — though those were part of the attraction. We came back because Vermont offered something we hadn’t found elsewhere: a culture of care.
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1 week ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
Op/EdLike many Americans, I’ve been alarmed by the deterioration of due process and the rule of law in the U.S. over the past few months. But this past week, something hopeful for democracy happened, right here in Vermont. We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers.
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1 week ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
Education NewsBridport’s and Shoreham’s elementary schools will both remain open for the next school year serving their own local children with multi-age classrooms. We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers. For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
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1 week ago | 
addisonindependent.com | Megan James
NewsFrom the cancelation of a disaster preparedness program to cuts in federal funding for food distribution initiatives, many actions executed in recent months by President Donald Trump and his administration have directly affected Vermont businesses, organizations and residents. We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers.
