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…
Donna Romero: Forever Grateful for my Sister
My beloved sister, Donna Romero, left her physical body on Monday, July 20, 2026. Her passing was peaceful and profound with a dear friend…
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…
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…
Terry J. Allen: A Life of Curiosity, Art, and Justice
By Bryan Pfeiffer During one of her regular Saturday-morning breakfasts with friends at the diner, Terry Allen, invoking an idea from Martin Luther King…
Remembering Terry Allen
We are sad to report that Terry J. Allen, 78, of East Montpelier, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at her home. Terry…
Reflections on Nat Frothingham
Passionate, committed, quirky, generous, curious, theatrical, caring, and fun. These are the words you hear when people talk about Nat Frothingham, perhaps the single…
Obituary: Nat Frothingham, March 29, 1939–March 13, 2026
Nathaniel “Nat” Frothingham, 86, died peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Central Vermont Medical Center, after a short illness. Born March 29, 1939…
Rick McMahan: A Remembrance
Even though we, and he, knew it was coming, when Rick McMahan’s cancer ended his life in February it seemed much too soon. As…
Sad News from The Bridge
Nat Frothingham, arguably the single person most responsible for the continued existence of Montpelier’s community newspaper, The Bridge, died March 13. In 1993, Nat,…
Obituary: Richard Glenn McMahan, July 11, 1953 – Feb 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Glenn McMahan on Feb. 16, 2026 at McClure Miller Respite House…
Obituary: Cheryl Ann Bloomfield, April 1, 1957–Dec. 31, 2025
Cheryl Ann Bloomfield, 68, of Montpelier, died at the Berlin Health and Rehab on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. She was born to William and…
Obituary: Morgan Walker Brown
Morgan Walker Brown died peacefully surrounded by love on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. He was 70. A person of enduring determination and wise compassion,…
Community Remembers Morgan Brown, Advocate for Unhoused Vermonters
Those who knew Brown well recounted a tireless advocate and prolific poet who preached compassion and empathy for Vermonters living on the margins. by Carly…
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 17, 2025
Remembering Jon Gailmor To the Editor: Jon Gailmor was my friend, as he was for so many others. He made each of his friends…
Obituary: Lois Penny Liggett, May 15, 1941–July 20, 2025
Lois Penny Liggett, at the age of 84, died on July 20, 2025, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 1…
Lois Penny Liggett May 15, 1941 — July 20, 2025
Lois Penny Liggett, at the age of 84, died on July 20, 2025, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 1…
Nathan Suter: Civic Pillar, Coach, Friend
The Montpelier community lost a leading light when Nathan Suter, 52, died of a heart attack on Tuesday, May 13. Suter wore many hats…
Obituary: Jeannie Mallary, Sept. 19, 1935 — April 1, 2025
Jeannie Mallary — beloved mother, wife, and friend — passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, overlooking the Connecticut River as it ran by…
Obituary: Ken Libertoff, Jan. 16, 1945 – Mar. 9, 2024
Written by Ken Libertoff After living a full life, Ken Libertoff is at rest after 79 years of adventures, achievements, some disappointments, but uplifted…
Obituary: Paul ‘Butcher’ Vachon, Oct. 7, 1937 – Mar. 1, 2024
Written by Richard Sheir On March 1, 2024, the world of professional wrestling lost one of its luminaries. The Central Vermont area lost more.…