This Week’s News
Our Town: A mid-century check-in with Brandon
Exactly 50 years ago, way back in 1973, the Brandon League of Women Voters published a nifty booklet called “Brandon – Our Town.”
Brandon Police Report: Overdoses & domestic disturbances
Here’s what kept the Brandon Police Department busy last week.
Walking Stick Theater performs ‘Math’ & ‘Almost, Maine’
Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theater put on its last shows of the year last Thursday and Friday: a double bill of “Math” by Don Zolidis and “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani.
Brandon Inn finds a new owner
As of last week, the historic Brandon Inn has a new owner: Isidro “Sid” Beccar-Varela.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Fall Sports Preview: Horde on the hunt for third 2019 state title
The girls program at West Rutland has been dominating Division IV for months. After running through playoffs and capturing a state title in hoops last winter, they took to the diamond and brought home another state trophy in softball in the spring.
Fall Sports Preview: Phantoms look to ‘head in’ to finals for third time in a row
The Proctor Phantoms girls’ soccer team is hoping that the third time is the charm. They’ve lost in the state finals game to Arlington two years in a row by the score of 3-0, but this year head coach Chris Hughes is excited about the upcoming season.
Fall Sports Preview: OV girls ready to face challenges of Division II
The Otter Valley girls’ soccer team has high expectations for themselves. Led by veteran coach John White, the girls’ team petitioned the VPA to move up to Div. II from Div. III because they wanted a bigger challenge.
Three Brandon drivers win big at Devil’s Bowl
Brandon drivers dominated the racing at Devil’s Bowl as three Brandon drivers took home the win in their respective divisions over the weekend.
Fall Sports Preview: Otters field hockey led by core quintet of seniors
Otter Valley’s field hockey team began its season with a 4-0 win in Brattleboro on Sept. 6. It’s a tough opponent to start the season with, but it is also a good test of the team’s grit, skills and determination.

