Addison County Independent

The Addison County Independent is a biweekly publication based in Middlebury, Vermont, focusing on news from Addison County. Established in 1946, the newspaper is currently owned and operated by Angelo Lynn. It features a website where certain content is available behind a paywall. The Addison County Independent is affiliated with the New England Newspapers and Press Association, and in 2009, it received recognition by winning second place for general excellence in its category from the association.

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Starksboro bids teacher farewell after 37 years

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Education NewsJodi Lane’s teaching career began at Robinson Elementary School nearly four decades ago, just one day after the Vermont native received her diploma from the University of Northern Colorado. 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.
MUHS are Unified hoop champs

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

News SportsThe Middlebury Union High School Unified Basketball team won its first state title on May 21, defeating Burr & Burton, 37-33 in the final of the tournament after winning three earlier postseason games to reach the championship game. 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.
LuLu is scooping up the honors

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

NewsLaura Mack, the visionary behind lu•lu ice cream of Vergennes, has recently been honored with the Vermont Small Business Association’s Women-Owned Business of the Year award, which is just the latest recognition of her entrepreneurial achievements. 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.
Silent gangster drama to screen with live music at Brandon Town Hall

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Arts & Leisure“Underworld” (1927), a silent drama that spurred a boom in “gangster” movies, will be screened with live music on Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m., at the Brandon Town Hall and Community Center. 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.
Editorial: As Putin mocks Trump, a reason for active protest

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Op/EdTwo weeks ago, after a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump exclaimed that he’d had a wonderful chat with his good friend, Vladimir, and that he was confident Russia’s war against Ukraine would be winding down soon. The bonus, Trump exclaimed, was that U.S. businessmen would get rich off Russia’s natural resources and the trade between the two countries that would follow.
Legislative Review: Healthcare or education?

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Op/EdAs a boss of mine used to tell me, “It’s not an either or, it’s a yes and.” Healthcare costs are out of control AND our education system is in desperate need of reform. 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.
Clippings: Words better on pages or screens?

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Op/EdOn a recent day off, I was reading the excellent book on copyediting called “Dreyer’s English,” when the expert wordsmith mentions that a character can be quoted as having “susurrated.” (p119). I didn’t know what the word means (turns out it means something has a “whispering quality”), so, being of a certain age, I reached over to my Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary.
June 14 is free fishing day

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

NewsMONTPELIER — Vermont’s annual, statewide Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 14 this year, and it will be highlighted by a free family fishing festival in Grand Isle as well as opening day of the state’s regular bass fishing season. “Vermont’s Free Fishing Day gives resident and nonresident anglers the opportunity to go fishing without a license for the day in Vermont lakes and streams,” said Fish and Wildlife Interim Commissioner Andrea Shortsleeve.
Tiger boys’ lax eyes first place

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

SportsThe MUHS boys’ lacrosse team split a pair of games in the past week to maintain a grip on first place in Division I. 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.
Scoreboard and schedule for May 29

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

SportsHere’s what happened in Addison County sports recently, plus the schedule of upcoming games and events.