This Week’s News
Guest editorial: Green Mountain Power’s unrealistic promise
Green Mountain Power has made the unrealistic promise that soon it will rid Vermont of all power outages. GMP’s plan, as explained on WCAX News, consists of burying power lines and supplying customers with battery backup systems.
Brandon businesses meet to discuss cheaper, cleaner, smarter energy options
Despite the early October darkness, more than 30 business owners and advisors gathered at the Brandon Town Hall last Wednesday night to get the latest information about how to cut costs and improve business operations with clean, renewable energy.
Notes from the pulpit: Jesus showed us that the evil of violence can be overcome by good
No volume of words is the reality of evil itself, only a way of illustrating the reality. But the reality of evil is self-evident when we or those we love are the victims of its destruction and death.
Ask Joyce: My family is upset that my husband’s raise doesn’t trickle down to them
My husband just got a nice raise at work. Nice enough to make a difference in our lives. We can start paying off some of our credit cards and spend a little bit more on our kids. But it’s not like we’re suddenly rolling in dough.
It takes two… to tango at the Brandon Inn
The music is instantly recognizable. It’s passionate and dramatic, with a rhythm that compels movement.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley lacrosse gets first win, splits two games
Otter Valley lacrosse gained its first win of the season with a hard fought victory over Randolph on Monday, April 25.
2022 Spring Sports Schedules
Check here for this year’s local high school spring sports schedules.
Otter Valley, Bellows Falls split doubleheader
The Otter Valley Otters and the Terriers of Bellows Falls took turns dominating play in a rare Monday afternoon doubleheader at Otter Valley High School on Monday.
OV bests Mill River, 38–33, in United basketball
Mill River hosted OV in unified basketball on Thursday, March 31. It was the first game after a two-season pause due to Covid.
OV names new head varsity football coach
The Otter Valley football team’s offensive coordinator was recently promoted to Head Varsity Coach of the team heading into the 2022 season.