Though we’re now woefully familiar with the dangers of recreational fentanyl, there was a time when it was just another opioid painkiller, before it was discovered by heroin addicts looking for an even more intense high.
Month: April 2025
A new holiday is born in Brandon: ‘Halfoween’
As another long Vermont winter finally takes its leave, we emerge from our hibernation, squinting into the sun and looking for something fun to do. And Colleen Wright thinks she has just the ticket: a new holiday called “Halfoween.”
Brandon SB discusses police cars, housing, and SolarFest
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Names lost in Vermont, Part 48: Sird, Gordon, and Cline
A visit to Brandon’s old Catholic Cemetery on Maple Street last December seemed to underscore how much history had been lost in its empty spaces and broken stones.
Indie Bookstore Day in Brandon was a success despite the dreary day
Saturday in Brandon dawned gray and rainy: weather not compatible with hand-painted outdoor banners or helium balloons.
Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre Company heads to the New England Drama Festival
Following their performance on April 12th at the Vermont State Drama Festival in St. Albans, Otter Valley’s production of “Queens” was chosen as one of the top two shows in Vermont and will represent the state at the prestigious New England Drama Festival.
Gathering to protect our democracy
Another large crowd, this time 159 people, rallied on Saturday to defend democracy in the United States.
Pittsford SB discusses police body cameras, public nudity, covered bridge cameras, and audits
Interim Town Manager Ann Reed presented her report.
Brandon builder Tim Shields transforms lives and homes
Brandon’s Tim Shields is nothing short of a magician. While he cannot wave a magic wand and transform a room or house, he does wield a mighty hammer and saw to accomplish some amazing renovations!