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Barre School District Puts Sports Contracts on Hold as Budget Remains Unapproved

October 6, 2026

BARRE — The Barre Unified Union School District (BUUSD) is putting contracts for winter and spring sports and activities on hold after voters rejected the district’s proposed budget three times. In a…

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BOR Ice Rink Unlikely to Open This Season

October 4, 2026

by Gina Tron

The BOR arena’s ice rink is not expected to open for the coming skating season.…

AirPeyton: How a Montpelier Family Turned Their Grief into Action Against Pediatric Cancer

September 22, 2026

by Hojun Choi

MONTPELIER — Three words have anchored Matt and Dani Smith since their 18-year-old son, Peyton, died in 2020 after a battle with Ewing sarcoma…

Over 1,000 Youth Soccer Players Honor Liam and Solon Bailey at Stowe Jamboree

September 22, 2026

by Press Releases

MONTPELIER — It was one of those perfect early-fall Vermont weekends — sunny, crisp, and made for being outside. The conditions were ideal for…

World Soccer Festival Featured 51 Teams

August 27, 2026

by J. Gregory Gerdel

The World Soccer Festival, an event created to engage players of all ages, had its biggest turnout in the two years of holding the…

Nathan’s Track: a Fun Run Photo Story

August 25, 2026

by John Lazenby

About 70 athletes of all ages converged on the newly rebuilt Montpelier High School track on Friday, August 21, for the Nathan Suter Track…

Vermont Mountaineers End 2026 Season with Numerous Accolades

August 6, 2026

by Heather Koontz

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Mountaineers ended their New England Collegiate Baseball League season with a final home game on July 31. The game, which…

Teen Welder Wins Thunder Road’s Chaotic Enduro in Just His Second Try

August 6, 2026

by Gina Tron

BARRE — At just 19 years old, Massachusetts driver J.D. Stockwell accomplished something many racers spend years chasing: winning Thunder Road’s legendary Bolduc Metal…

Time to Register for the World Soccer Festival in Montpelier

July 26, 2026

by J. Gregory Gerdel

Registration is open through Aug. 4 for the World Soccer Festival, a day of youth games, international food, music, and community celebration in Montpelier.…

Montpelier Mile Results

July 8, 2026

by Bridge Staff

MONTPELIER — The July 3 festivities included the annual Montpelier Mile, organized by Onion River Outdoors. Despite the 85-degree weather, 225 runners competed, ranging…

Thunder Road Brings Adrenaline, Speed, and Community to Thursday Nights in Barre

June 25, 2026

by Heather Koontz

BARRE — An evening at Thunder Road International Speedway, dubbed the “nation’s site of excitement,” promises nonstop action, historical racing, and family-friendly entertainment —…

Mountaineers Prepare for Summer Season

June 4, 2026

by Heather Koontz

MONTPELIER — Cheering crowds, the crack of a baseball bat, a cool breeze in the dark green stands, and memories shared between neighbors —…

Beautiful Weather and No Injuries at Muddy Onion

April 28, 2026

by Cassandra Hemenway

This year’s Muddy Onion gravel grinder brought 550 riders and another 50 volunteers to Montpelier on April 25, according to Jen Roberts, co-owner of…

Vermont Natives Provide Entertainment Through Community, Connection, and Headlocks

April 16, 2026

by Heather Koontz

A Vermont organization has delivered heated rivalries, daring smackdowns, and unique athleticism for decades — and now, it’s back in Barre. Green Mountain Wrestling (GMW)…

Muck Up Your Weekend at Montpelier’s Mudfest April 25–26

April 15, 2026

by Press Releases

Get ready to embrace the season at Montpelier MudFest, a weekend-long celebration of Vermont’s iconic mud season, happening April 25–26 in downtown Montpelier. “The…

East Montpelier Selectboard Pledges Support for Park Shelter

February 23, 2026

by sarah

By Rebecca Tobin Schrader During its Feb. 9 meeting, the East Montpelier Selectboard agreed to spend $35,000 toward the $100,000 cost of building a…

The Pack and Its Pups Represent More Than Just Basketball

February 17, 2026

by sarah

By Heather Koontz From the very beginning, the team behind the Vermont Coyotes has focused on keeping community at the center of every conversation.…

Vermont Coyotes’ Electric Inaugural Season

February 17, 2026

by Sonya Mancauskas

The Vermont Coyotes have drawn electric crowds, reigniting the spark for professional basketball in central Vermont. Nearing the end of their inaugural season, the…

Vermont Skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle Scores Olympic Silver In Super-G

February 12, 2026

by VTDigger

The second-generation Alpine racer from Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond repeated his medal-winning feat of four years ago at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter…

State Allows Fishing Derby Despite Barre’s Concerns

February 3, 2026

by Jenny Blair

An out-of-state angler involved in a 2011 Vermont Supreme Court decision that opened Berlin Pond to boating, fishing, and swimming is betting that history…