11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (358+ words) This August, the primary race for assistant judge will be a contested one in Washington County. Both positions are up at the end of the year, with only one current officeholder running for re-election. The position of assistant judge, or…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (520+ words) MONTPELIER " Two newcomers and one incumbent are campaigning to serve Montpelier in the Statehouse. The candidates all say they care about making Vermont more affordable, including housing, energy, and a social safety net, among other issues. All three candidates on…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1070+ words) MONTPELIER " Although the June 24 city council meeting opened with a review of the rules of order, a grounding moment, and a reading from the Tao Te Ching led by Mayor Marc Gwinn, tempers got heated during both a discussion about…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (566+ words) Longtime local politician Ann Cummings, veteran senator Andrew Perchlik, and seasoned leader Anne Watson have been challenged by real estate developer Gabriel La Jeunesse of Montpelier. Cummings has long spoken out on fiscal responsibility, lowering education spending, and meeting housing…...

1+ day, 11+ min ago  (64+ words) Moments of Insight: 2nd Flood Anniversary The Montpelier Bridge Moments of Insight: 2nd Flood Anniversary Letters to the Editor Have something to say about this? Submit a letter to the editor! Send a news tip Organizing an event? Submit it to our…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (527+ words) Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship MONTPELIER " On Friday, July 3, the Vermont Historical Society will open an exhibit detailing Vermont's history through 50 objects to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U. S. Called "50 for 250," the exhibit at the Vermont…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (520+ words) Vermont State Historic Sites Commemorate 250th Birthday of the United States of America The Montpelier Bridge Vermont State Historic Sites Commemorate 250th Birthday of the United States of America MONTPELIER " On July 4, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation invites visitors to readings…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (513+ words) MONTPELIER " Montpelier Alive invites residents and visitors to gather in the capital city on Friday, July 3 for one of the state's largest Independence Day celebrations. This year's theme, "250 Together! ," honors our nation's 250th anniversary and celebrates the connections that bring communities…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (515+ words) MONTPELIER " Planning commissioners have been considering the possibility that buildings could start getting taller in Montpelier's River District." Planning Director Mike Miller recently spoke with The Bridge about the direction in which the commission is going in terms of shaping…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (718+ words) MONTPELIER/NORTHFIELD " The exodus of Montpelier police officers to the neighboring town of Northfield is not over. Two additional members of the Montpelier Police Department " Sgt. Diane Mathews and Detective Alesha Donovan " have resigned to join the Northfield Police Department....