Every Memorial Day for the last 120 years or so, a line of first grade girls in white dresses and carrying fresh flowers walks up to the Civil War monument in Central Park.
Month: May 2020
Sudden death of former Brandon Fire Chief Wdowiak stuns community
Brandon has lost a fire chief whose death was a surprise to everyone.
Basin Bluegrass Festival cancelled due to pandemic
BY LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — The Basin Bluegrass Festival has been cancelled for the first time ever. Founder and organizer Linda Berry said Tuesday that she waited as long as she could to make a decision about this year’s festival in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The governor said fairs and festivals are […]
Home is just Across the Street
The plan was always to come back to Brandon. And much like the U.S. Postal Service, neither rain nor pandemic would keep Janet and Joel Mondlak from their appointed rounds here.
GoFundMe effort a bright spot during pandemic
For every troubling, unsettling news article reported during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a story of courage and sacrifice, of bravery, kindness and community.
Reps. Shaw, Jerome announce re-election bids for Vt. House
The two state legislators representing the Rutland-6 district of Brandon, Pittsford and Sudbury both announced their re-election bids this week.
Brandon start up gets a nudge from LaunchVT Accelerator
A Brandon-based start up company has been chosen for the LaunchVT 2020 Accelerator Cohort.
Route 7 construction project continues in Pittsford
The Vermont Agency of Transportation has issued a regular update on the Segment 1 Route 7 reconstruction project.
Farmer’s market returns to Central Park, June 19
By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — The Brandon Farmer’s Market will return to Central Park on June 19 and is seeking vendors for the season. The market operated out of Crescent Park for the past two seasons due to the Segment 6 construction project through the downtown. Farmer’s Market Director Wendy Cjika said she is […]
The message and the medium
One of the things that connects us is our stories, pandemic be damned. Whether it’s our shared experiences or our unique perspective on issue, our stories can not only bring us together, they can raise us up and make us think.