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Heidi Broner: From Bread and Puppet to Barre Granite to the Maine Coast
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (568+ words) The Calais artist painted Julio’s tabletops back when she was looking for paying jobs — mostly in the arts — just to scrape by. Particularly attracted to music and theater, she was a member of the Word of Mouth Chorus, which performed…...
Wildfire Smoke is Reaching Vermont from Afar: How to Protect Yourself
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (493+ words) All over the world, thanks to the warming climate, weather that promotes wildfires is growing more frequent and more severe. This summer, wildfire smoke plumes from Canada have reached Vermont, leading to hazy skies and air quality alerts. With that…...
Living at the Threshold: A New Intentional Community Takes Root in Montpelier
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (336+ words) MONTPELIER — A farm, a home, a community, and a challenge to the status quo. That’s the vision behind Threshold Village, an intentional community putting down roots in Montpelier. “We have not figured out how to live with each other and…...
Heard on the Street, July 8, 2026
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (448+ words) The Manghis’ Bread Celebrates 45th Birthday MONTPELIER — Central Vermonters have had the joy of delicious bread, rolls, cinnamon buns, challah braids, and hot cross buns for 45 years. A celebratory banner announcing the milestone of the business owned by Marie and Steve…...
Obituary: Benjamin “Ben” Huffman, Nov. 8, 1937–July 8, 2026
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (470+ words) 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 the state’s political leaders analyze public policy questions and create legislative responses. He was a state planner assisting Governor…...
Council Focus Shifts from Summer Encampments to Winter Shelter
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (550+ words) MONTPELIER — City councilors have backed away from a proposal to establish designated camping sites for unhoused residents this summer and fall, citing legal concerns, limited resources, and the withdrawal of the volunteer group that initially proposed managing the sites. Had…...
Q&A: Candidates on Affordability and Homelessness - The Bridge
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (737+ words) Q&A: Candidates on Affordability and Homelessness The Montpelier Bridge Q&A: Candidates on Affordability and Homelessness Ahead of Vermont’s Aug. 11 primary election, The Bridge asked candidates in the contested Montpelier House and Washington County Senate races where they stand on affordability…...
Where to Vote: Aug. 11 Primary Election
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (162+ words) 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, 20 Auditorium Hill, polls open 7 a.m. Barre Town: Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, 70 Websterville Road, polls open…...
Who’s on the Ballot? A Guide to Local Primary Candidates
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (124+ words) Vermont’s primary election is Aug. 11. Voters in central Vermont will decide contested Democratic primaries for three Senate seats, two Montpelier House seats, and two Assistant Judge positions. Below is a guide to the candidates, along with uncontested legislative races that…...
Candidate Forums July 28 and July 29
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (186+ words) The Bridge and ORCA Media have partnered to offer two forums for the two contested local Statehouse races. Both events will be held at the Montpelier City Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This forum features the Democrats running as representatives for Montpelier…...