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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Potential Bridport-Shoreham school collaboration off - for now

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.
Folks in Bristol uniting against federal action

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.
An arcade opens its doors in Middlebury

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Business NewsMIDDLEBURY — The former Video King storefront at 10 Washington St. in Middlebury, quiet as a tomb for the past decade, is suddenly showing signs of life. Some might say extraterrestrial life, by the sounds of it. But there’s a rational, nostalgic reason for the cacophony of bleeps, blorts, gunshots, thumps, chimes, bells and random yells emanating from the space neighboring Green Peppers Restaurant.
Leicester news for May 1

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

NewsLEICESTER — Green Up Day is Saturday, May 3. A free lunch for volunteers will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day, in front of the Meeting House. The trailer to collect Green Up bags will be at the Town Shed all day. Bags are available at the Town Office. Lunch tickets, that double as raffle tickets, will be available at the trailer, or at the Meeting House. If you want to volunteer, contact Diane Benware at 802-458-7234.
Shoreham news for May 1

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

NewsSHOREHAM — Come to a Spring Quiche Luncheon on Saturday, May 17, at the Shoreham Congregational Church. For only $10 you can enjoy a slice of our famous meat, vegetable, or cheese quiche along with salad, beverage, and dessert. It is a great opportunity to relax with friends and welcome the warm spring weather. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Food Shelf to help those in need. This year we will be raffling off a beautiful hand-knitted blanket.
Local farms net business enhancement grants

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Business NewsTwo Addison County farms were among 18 businesses around the state recently awarded a total of $679,095 through the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative. 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.
Wharton Between the Sheets (and how Middlebury Acting Company makes new plays happen)

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Arts & LeisureA key part of Middlebury Acting Company’s mission, under Melissa Lourie’s direction, has always been to find and perform new contemporary work. Their annual New Play Festival, and their series of staged readings, are a good start. But MACo also takes on the creative challenge of producing plays at their next stage of development. “Wharton Between the Sheets,” opening at Town Hall Theater next week, is your chance to watch the magic happen.
Ask a Master Gardener: All about bleeding hearts

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

Arts & Leisure GardeningHave you ever heard of the lady in the bath flower? That’s just one of the common names for bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis, formerly Dicentra spectabilis). If you’re wondering where that name comes from, just look at the flower upside down and you’ll see her. 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.
Redhawks claw MUHS nine

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

SportsMIDDLEBURY — The tough start for the defending Division II champion MUHS baseball team continued this past week, as the Tigers dropped a pair of games on the road to D-I teams. The 0-3 Tigers’ early D-I schedule continues this week, as they host St. Albans on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.On April 25, host Colchester defeated MUHS, 10-0 in five innings. Laker pitcher Josh Luter allowed just one hit, striking out 14 and walking two.
Women’s lacrosse to host final 4

1 week ago | addisonindependent.com | Megan James

SportsThe No. 1 seed Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team dismissed visiting No. 8 Williams in a NESCAC tournament quarterfinal on Saturday, 16-2, and the Panthers will host the league’s final four this weekend. 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.