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Parents Feel ‘Blindsided’ by Washington Central School District’s Grade Reconfiguration

May 20, 2026

MIDDLESEX — Several grades in the Washington Central Unified Union School District would be moved to schools in other towns under a reconfiguration plan officials announced last week. The plan comes after…

Heat Wave! Local Cooling Centers Available

August 11, 2025

by Cassandra

An alert from the city of Montpelier noted that the National Weather Service is predicting dangerously high temperatures for central Vermont this week, starting…

Bohemian Bakery “Coming In” to State and Main

June 23, 2021

by Carla Occaso

The window signs are up, which tells everyone in town a popular local bakery and coffee concern is setting up shop in the center…

Protect Nesting Loons and Loon Chicks

June 23, 2021

by Press Release

Enjoy loons from a safe distance More humans are out on our waters boating and swimming, but we have to remember to protect the…

Adamant Cooperative Store Reopens for In-Store Shopping

May 2, 2021

by Larry Floersch

The Adamant Cooperative Store, at the heart of exciting downtown Adamant, will re-open for in-store shopping on Monday, May 3. Shoppers will still be…

Joint Chiefs Chairman to Give Norwich Commencement Address

April 24, 2021

by Press Release

NORTHFIELD — Norwich University announced that Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley will give the commencement address to the Class of…

Photo Gallery: Vermont Teachers and State Workers Protest at the Capitol Building

March 30, 2021

by John Lazenby

Dozens of people gathered at the Vermont State House on Tuesday to protest proposed cuts to the state employees pension program.…

Pot Sales Pass; Incumbents Hierl, Richardson Retain Seats

March 2, 2021

by Tom Brown

Status quo was the clear winner in Montpelier’s City Meeting election Tuesday as incumbents were re-elected in two contested City Council races and all…

Fire Razes Historic Church in Middlesex Village

February 27, 2021

by Carla Occaso

MIDDLESEX — Only a charred black church bell and piles of blackened, burnt remains were piled up where the United Methodist Church used to…

UPDATE: Hit-and-Run Driver Faces a Max of 2 Years in Jail, $3G Fine

February 24, 2021

by Carla Occaso

By Carla Occaso BARRE — A homeless man, Nathan Hislop, 38, of Barre, faces up to two years in prison and a $3,000 fine…

Norwich University Professor Earns Fulbright Award

February 24, 2021

by Bridge Staff

NORTHFIELD — Norwich University announced recently that Dr. Min Li, an associate professor in the School of Justice Studies and Sociology, has received a…

Black History: Not Just One Month

February 19, 2021

by Natasha Eckart Baning

It’s that time of year again. The time when schools take a break from their regular scheduled curriculum to include the Black voice. When…

Town Meeting 2021: Montpelier School Tax Increase Drops, Many Offices Uncontested

February 18, 2021

by Bridge Staff

With two weeks to go until Town Meeting Day, most Montpelier residents should have received their ballots by mail. Here’s an updated look at…

T.W. Wood Gallery Acquires an Original T.W. Wood Painting

February 17, 2021

by Therese Mageau

“My heart was pounding!” For John Landy, going online to bid against other art lovers for an original Thomas Waterman Wood painting turned out…

Montpelier Parking Garage Trial Could Begin August 1

February 17, 2021

by Phil Dodd

The parties in the court appeal of city and state permits issued for a proposed new 345-space city parking garage to serve shoppers, workers,…

Aldrich Library to Hold Online Auction through March 2

February 17, 2021

by Bridge Staff

The Friends of the Aldrich Public Library’s winter banquet and auction is being replaced this year by an online auction. Items include antiques, art,…

COVID-19 Vaccines to be Distributed to Homebound Central Vermonters

February 12, 2021

by Chris Meiman

UPDATED February 19: In accordance with guidance from the State of Vermont, CVHHH is vaccinating homebound Vermonters in eligible age bands who cannot get…

“Bernie Mittens” Maker Puts Pair on Auction Block for Barre Charity

February 10, 2021

by Chris Meiman

Jen Ellis, the Essex Junction teacher whose mittens turned into a sensation thanks to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders wearing a pair to the presidential…

Hot Chocolate Week Feb. 1–7

January 31, 2021

by Press Release

Local businesses, farms, and others feature Vermont dairy in Hot Chocolate specials statewide Over 40 local farms, restaurants, cafes, and other Vermont specialty food…

New Snow Opens Cross Country Trails

January 20, 2021

by J. Gregory Gerdel

By J. Gregory Gerdel UPDATED JANUARY 20: The unexpectedly abundant snowfall over the weekend allowed the grooming of trails once the temperatures dropped below…

Quiet Riot — Armed Trump Supporters Steer Clear of Montpelier

January 17, 2021

by Carla Occaso

Vermont State Police officers patrol the grounds of the State House Sunday, Jan. 17. They were not confronted by either pro-Trump supporters or left-wing…

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