Jan 13, 2026 | Experience, Reflections, Retail Dine
As we step into the first weeks of January, Kelly and I find ourselves reflecting on what makes Middlebury Middlebury—and more importantly, how we can continue to support the small, owner-run businesses that give our town its soul, especially during the quieter winter...
Dec 29, 2025 | Experience, Play, Reflections
In a small town like Middlebury, sharing information about what’s happening is a quiet act of care. It’s how we notice one another, how we stitch together families, artists, neighbors, retailers and newcomers into a living, breathing community. When the days shorten...
Dec 8, 2025 | Reflections, Think
Our December/January  Op-Ed comes from Andy, our thoughtful and steadfast partner of Midd Ground. Andy has a gift for seeing the bigger picture while staying deeply rooted in the day-to-day reality of community life. His work with Midd Ground reflects his belief that...
Dec 2, 2025 | Reflections, Think
Every December, Middlebury glows — literally. The shops twinkle, the wreaths are hung just so, music floats through the air, and the town feels sprinkled with something a little bit magical. From the outside, it all looks effortless… like the town simply wakes up...
Nov 28, 2025 | Reflections
Every December, Middlebury glows — with lights, with laughter, with cocoa, with kindness, and with that unmistakable small-town sparkle that a community like ours can create with some imagination and a whole lot of collaboration. But behind every wreath, every tree,...
Nov 26, 2025 | Experience, Reflections, Retail
Small businesses are the heartbeat of Middlebury. It’s the warm greetings, the familiar faces, the careful curators of beautiful things. They’re the places where we browse slowly, chat freely, and feel connected to the people who make this town what it is. This...
