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Mailin ballots received in Waitsfield. Photo: Jennifer Peterson

High number of absentee/mail-in ballots for primary

On Monday, August 10, Waitsfield town clerk Jennifer Peterson sent an email that featured a bin of 360 absentee ballots (or mail-in) that had been returned to the town, along with some stats about ...

High number of absentee/mail-in ballots for primary

More people than ever at local trails and swimming holes

With all the devastation presented by COVID-19, the opportunity to spend more time outside with family is one of the few positive outcomes of the pandemic. Between fewer people working, more people ...

CBMS principal Tom Drake cautiously optimistic for start of school

Tom Drake, principal of Crossett Brook Middle School, is excited for the start of school. He’s especially excited that students will be learning in the classroom, at least one day a week to start. ...

How are people keeping fit during Covid-19?

While the heart of summer and all of its recreational opportunities is here, there are many folks who a struggling to stay fit with limited access to local gyms and very few indoor fitness classes ...

New micro boutique supports artists, brings young vibe to Warren

Whether it be opening a riding stable, a café or a book store, the dream to open a business with a best friend has percolated through many people’s hearts. Luckily for Warren residents Sasha Walsh ...

Warren select board to hold community discussion on policing

The Warren Select Board plans to hold a discussion on policing at its next Zoom meeting on Tuesday, August 25. Members of the public are encouraged to come and speak about their own experiences with ...

Waitsfield election personnel were masked and distanced during the August 11 primaries. Inset: mail-in votes received by the town. Photos: Jeff Knight

Voter turnout is high locally, state trends followed

Valley voters broke their own records in terms of voter turnout on August 11 and absentee/mail-in ballots played a significant role in that. Voter turnout for this week’s primary ranged from 32.9% ...