This Week’s News
Brandon Police Report: Hey, Wile E. Coyote, that’s not dynamite, it’s just a flare
On August 26, officers responded to reports of sticks of dynamite being offered for free at the intersection of McConnell Road and Franklin Street.
Review: ‘The Fantasticks’ at West Rutland Town Hall Theater
For fans of musical theater, The Fantasticks holds a special place. As a production, it’s meant to be minimalist, presented almost as a fairy tale, with sparse sets and simplistic props.
Pittsford Day shines in Vermont’s ‘Sunshine Village’
There were multiple activities for young and old alike: log rolling, mini golf, bounce house, a magic show, a driving simulator, and even a frying-pan throwing contest.
‘Broom Art’ showcases work by Kimble, Bull, Mayo
The conantsquareGallery in Brandon has a compelling new show of abstract art by a group of prominent artists who make Brandon their home.
Fred Putnam of Busy Bee Honey is a busy bee indeed
Fred Putnam goes about his business—managing colonies and collecting honey—as if walking among tens of thousands of bees were not the terrifying prospect it would be for the rest of us.
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV’s ‘comeback magic’ fizzles against Mt. Abe, 9-1
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter softball team has brought a kind of magic with them throughout the Division II playoffs. Comeback magic. They were down in every game they’ve played […]
West Rutland defeats Blue Mountain 19-9 in finals matchup
By RUSSELL JONES In many ways, what played out on Spartan Field in Castleton on Saturday, June 8, was very familiar for West Rutland fans. Just like in Barre for […]
Otters comeback again in semis, ready for finals
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley softball team hosted their third playoff game and for the third straight game they raised the collective blood pressures of their coaches and fans […]
Otters to take on Fair Haven for state title
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley baseball team continued their dominance of Division II as they faced off against Harwood on Tuesday, June 4, with a trip to the state […]
Black River upsets Phantoms, 11-8
By RUSSELL JONES The Proctor Phantoms softball team came into the game against Black River on Friday, May 31, as the three-seed with a 12-3 record. They had won nine […]