This Week’s News
Brandon Police Report: Raccoons, already masked, ready for B&E
Officers responded to a possible burglary on North Street that the homeowner discovered after arriving back at her residence.
Now YOU can help pollinators thrive in spring
Those of us in the beekeeping world often hear the question, “What can I do to help the bees?”
Brandon Masons honor former Gov. Jim Douglas
The Union Lodge No. 2 of Middlebury honored one of its most esteemed members—former governor Jim Douglas—at a ceremony at the Masonic Lodge in Brandon last Thursday evening.
Brandon SB appoints Heather Nelson; Tracy Wyman becomes chair
In a special meeting on Monday evening, before their regular meeting at 7:00, the Brandon Selectboard appointed Heather Fjeld Nelson to fill the vacancy left by Seth Hopkins when he left the board to become Brandon’s town manager.
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Sports
Devil’s Bowl Speedway gears up for 58th season
New England’s fastest dirt track is back for another year of jam-packed racing action this May. The 2024 season will be the historic half-mile’s 58th, the 13th under the supervision of Mike & Alayne Bruno and this season’s schedule is a blend of returning classics, new ideas and new renditions of the Bruno era events fans have come to love.
Isaac Whitney wins his 100th wrestling match
Otter Valley Union High School junior wrestler Isaac Whitney recently won his 100th match, reaching the milestone at a Feb. 3 tournament hosted by Monument Mountain High School in Great Barrington, Mass.
Shiffrin wins 6th Killington World Cup slalom
Mikaela “Miki” Shiffrin raced to perfection to win her 90th World Cup race, 55 of them in slalom.
Otters impress at Cross Country State Championships
High School runners from around Vermont gathered at Thetford Academy on Saturday for the State Cross Country Championships.
OV keeps Mill River to one touchdown in rainy Senior Game loss
Despite the dreary weather, OV Football celebrated the team’s seniors in a 0-1 game against Mill River.
