Junebug isn’t the only local organization working to make sure all the kids in our community have the winter clothes they need. The Addison County Parent Child Center also purchases winter gear for kids in need, and with all the craziness that COVID has presented this year, the need is greater than ever, and they […]
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With playgroups on hold indefinitely — and colder weather making outdoor gatherings more uncomfortable — some new parents may be finding it tricky to connect with one another. Enter Alison Underwood’s Zoom group for new moms. The counselor and social worker at Porter Women’s Health, Alison has been wanting to create such a group for
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Looking for something to do this Saturday before trick-or-treating? Head to the Bristol town green after lunch to decorate a pumpkin! The Bristol Recreation Department is hosting Pumpkins in the Park on October 31 from 1 to 2 p.m. Local farms will donate the pumpkins and there will be LED lights to make them glow around
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As part of our series on the unsung heroes keeping local schools chugging along through uncharted territory, Addison Independent reporter John Flowers recently talked to ACSD lead nurse Kelly Landwehr about the return to in-person school. “’Our days are more full,’ she said of herself and fellow school nurses. ‘COVID-19 has added a new dimension
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For the past few years, the Middlebury resale shop Junebug has been donating children’s outerwear to local families who couldn’t otherwise afford it. Last year the program, called Cozy Kids, outfitted more than 150 children. This year, as many families struggle through the pandemic, Junebug is anticipating even more requests. Can you help? Donate here.
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Before the pandemic, Mary Hogan Elementary School nurse Rebecca McKee spent her days tending to minor scratches and bruises, comforting kids who didn’t feel well, and propping her office door wide open so others could wander in to say hi. On weekends, and during the summer, she worked per diem at Porter Pediatrics. But since
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How will your family celebrate Halloween this year? The CDC has deemed traditional trick-or-treating a “high-risk activity” because of the potential for spreading the virus door-to-door. But I have heard from neighbors in Buttolph Acres — Middlebury’s Halloween nexus — that some are planning to hand out candy anyway. One neighbor is planning on using PVC pipe to slide treats down to
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Middlebury’s Sheldon Museum has organized a creative way for folks to learn about local history while COVID-19 restrictions are keeping its doors closed. The museum has set up a Road Trip Scavenger Hunt to take place on Sunday, Oct. 18. Participants will drive through different parts of Addison County, while following clues to locate approximately
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There has been some discussion on Front Porch Forum about the recent removal of the little playground near the Middlebury courthouse. We had heard through the grapevine that it would be replaced. Here’s the official word from Middlebury Parks & Rec Superintendent Dustin Hunt: “I’m happy to report the toddler playground is not gone forever, just
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