Carolyn Ridpath, January 13, 1942 – July 29, 2026
Carolyn Ridpath, of Montpelier, Vermont, passed on July 29, 2026. Born Jan. 13, 1942, in Washington D.C. to Warren H. and Frances E. Ridpath, she was a global citizen who spent time…
Where to Vote: Aug. 11 Primary Election
Polling locations and opening times for communities in The Bridge’s coverage area. All polling locations close at 7 p.m. Barre City: Civic Center Auditorium,…
Montpelier Seeks Applicants to Fill District 1 Council Seat Vacated by Adrienne Gil
Montpelier is seeking applicants to fill the vacant District 1 City Council seat following Adrienne Gil's resignation. Interested District 1 residents have until Aug.…
Nature Watch
Art and words by Nona Estrin Foggy August mornings with the last days of early bird song. The stage is now being set for…
Letter to the Editor, Aug. 4, 2026
Pelin Kohn: Common Sense Problem Solver To the Editor: I have worked with Dr. Pelin Kohn, a Democratic Primary candidate for the House of…
Charlene R. Bohl
Charlene R. Bohl of Middlesex, Vermont, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in Burlington at the age of 77. She was born in…
Letters to the Editor, July 22, 2026
This week's letters to the editor discuss the WCUUSD governance vote, endorsements in the Montpelier House primary, and the annual Hiroshima Peace Walk.…
Who’s on the Ballot? A Guide to Local Primary Candidates
See who's running in contested state Senate, House and Assistant Judge races, plus other local candidates on central Vermont primary ballots.…
Where to Vote: Aug. 11 Primary Election
Not sure where to vote? Find polling locations and election day hours for central Vermont communities ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.…
Obituary: Benjamin “Ben” Huffman, Nov. 8, 1937–July 8, 2026
Benjamin “Ben” Huffman, 88, died July 8, 2026 at his Montpelier home, of polycystic kidney failure. Ben had a three-decades career in Vermont helping…
Montpelier’s July 3 Celebration: Photo Story
Sunshine and 85-degree weather backdropped a day filled with cheers, as a large crowd gathered for Montpelier’s annual July 3 celebration of Independence Day.…
Montpelier Mile Results
MONTPELIER — The July 3 festivities included the annual Montpelier Mile, organized by Onion River Outdoors. Despite the 85-degree weather, 225 runners competed, ranging…
Community and Business News in Brief, June 24, 2026
Langdon Street Tavern Closes MONTPELIER — Thirsty Thursdays have reached an abrupt end. After 20 years in business, Langdon Street Tavern closed its doors…
Green Up Day in Montpelier
If you ever wondered why Vermont stays green and clean, even along its busy roadways, it could be because of Green Up Day. Every…
Photo Story: Despite Rain All Species Day Parade Marches On
All kinds of species came out for the May 3 All Species Day in Montpelier during the City’s annual Mayfest. The event, organized by AllTogetherNow,…
Shoveling, Plowing, Skiing: Central Vermont Takes a Snow Day
Central Vermont saw between 12″-18″ of fluffy snow from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, causing the usual hustle with shovels, snow-blowers and Nordic skis.…
Jan. 6 Attack on the U.S. Capital Remembered in Montpelier
Members of Montpelier Indivisible met up at the Statehouse Lawn on Tuesday, Jan. 6, to remember the insurrection that happened at the U.S. Capitol…
Community and Business News in Brief, Dec. 17, 2025
Montpelier Featured in AARP Video Series The city of Montpelier has been selected as the inaugural feature in AARP’s new “Great Places to Live”…
Fire Dancers, Drumming and Farm Animals Accompany Montpelier’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Fire dancers, drumming, animals for kids to pet, hot cocoa, and Gov. Phil Scott reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” accompanied the annual…
Barre City Gets Merry
Santa was on hand in Barre on Saturday Dec. 6 as part of a larger “Merry Barre” holiday celebration in Barre City, which included…