In one of the more entertaining county games in many years, the Phantom Proctor girls ran their record to an impressive 14-1 with a solid 57-42 win over their neighbors to the north, Otter Valley Union High School, on Wednesday night, February 16.
Month: February 2022
Mt. Abraham cruises past Otter boys in nail-biter, 57-42
The Mount Abraham boys basketball team took a trip down Route 7 for a clash with Otter Valley in a Saturday afternoon matinee at the “House of Noise” and used their size and speed to claim the win, 57-42.
Robert J. “Bobbo” Kelly, 82, Brandon
BRANDON — Robert J. “Bobbo” Kelly, 82, of Brandon, died Jan. 27, 2022, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont, after a short illness. Born in Rutland, Vt., on Aug. 27, 1939, Bob was a proud alumnus of Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Rutland, where he enjoyed a storied athletic career. Bob […]
Michael Francis Driscoll, 67, Brandon
BRANDON — Michael Francis Driscoll, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home in Brandon. Mike was born in Lebanon, N.H. on August 13, 1954. He was the son of Francis and Pauline (Harris) Driscoll. He grew up in Windsor where he received his education. Mike has been a carpenter […]
Martha Provin Thurston, 60, Brandon
BRANDON — Martha Provin Thurston, left us a note: “Gone for a Walk.” She passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at the age of 60 at Rutland Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. Martha was born in Proctor on January 8, 1962. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Alice (Wright) Provin. […]
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Bald Eagle removed from endangered list; but bumblebee, and others, are added
Seven species and three critical habitats received updated conservation designations on Vermont’s Endangered and Threatened Species List, including the highly anticipated de-listing of the bald eagle after over a decade of restoration efforts.
Otter Valley wins on Senior Night
The Otter women welcomed the Wasps of Woodstock to Senior Night at the “House of Noise” on Friday, February 11 before a raucous crowd.
Schools with 80% vaccination rate can remove masks Feb. 28
Masking in schools — among the last remaining Covid mitigation measures in place for students — will soon be optional for schools with a student vaccination rate of over 80%, Governor Phil Scott announced at his regular press conference Tuesday, Feb. 15.
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