Bridge Staff

Tonight: Meet the State House Candidates in Barre and Surrounding Towns

October 15, 2026

Meet the candidates for the Washington-3 and Washington-Orange state representative districts tonight, Oct. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Aldrich Public Library in Barre or online via CVTV.…

Washington District Senate Candidates Take Part in Forum

October 6, 2026

by Bridge Staff

By Eric Blaisdell, Times Argus MONTPELIER — Candidates looking to represent Washington County and the towns of Braintree, Orange, and Stowe in the Vermont…

Commentary: Will Taxing the Rich Really Work?

October 6, 2026

by Bridge Staff

By Kaj Samsom Campaign season in Vermont has renewed talk about tax fairness, specifically raising state income taxes on high income Vermonters. When new…

Montpelier Police Department Blotter, Sept. 21–27

October 6, 2026

by Bridge Staff

Note: This log typically covers a two-week period; however, the Montpelier Police Department’s report for Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 was not available by…

Montpelier Police Department Blotter, Sept. 7–20

September 22, 2026

by Bridge Staff

Total reported incidents: 345 Arrests: 7 Sept. 18, 11:33 a.m., Alexander Trombly, 24, Cabot, for driving without a license and two outstanding warrants. Sept.…

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 23, 2026

September 22, 2026

by Bridge Staff

Our Responsibility is to Today’s Students To the Editor: Whatever one thinks of the merger process eight years ago, our responsibility now is to…

Commentary: When the Label Outlives the Facts

September 22, 2026

by Bridge Staff

By Pelin Kohn “Anti-democratic” is a serious accusation. So is “anti-free speech.” Six months ago, those words were used in response to a proposal…

Commentary: Vote for Equal Rights on Nov. 3

September 11, 2026

by Bridge Staff

By Susan Sussman Finally! On Election Day, Nov. 3, Vermonters have the opportunity to vote to add a long-overdue Equal Rights Amendment to our…

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Letters to the Editor, Sept. 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

by Bridge Staff

Got an opinion about a story we ran or a local issue? We want to hear from you. Send your letter of 300 words…

Local Fall Events

September 9, 2026

by Bridge Staff

September Tunbridge World’s Fair. Sept. 17–20, Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5…

Obituary: Walter Stewart Liggett Jr., August 27, 1940–August 22, 2026

September 8, 2026

by Bridge Staff

Walter Stewart Liggett Jr. was born in Abington, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 27, 1940. On Aug. 22, 2026, he died surrounded by his three daughters…

Over 300 Police Incidents in Montpelier, Aug. 24–Sept 6

September 8, 2026

by Bridge Staff

Total reported incidents: 317 Arrests: 14 Aug. 24, 5:15 p.m., Nikita Thibault Laferriere, for unlawful trespassing; 6:57 a.m., Jamiee Renfrew, 35, homeless, for multiple…

Carolyn Ridpath, January 13, 1942 – July 29, 2026

August 24, 2026

by Bridge Staff

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,…

Where to Vote: Aug. 11 Primary Election

August 10, 2026

by Bridge Staff

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

August 6, 2026

by Bridge Staff

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

August 5, 2026

by Bridge Staff

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

August 5, 2026

by Bridge Staff

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

August 5, 2026

by Bridge Staff

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

July 31, 2026

by Bridge Staff

This week's letters to the editor discuss the WCUUSD governance vote, endorsements in the Montpelier House primary, and the annual Hiroshima Peace Walk.…