This Week’s News
Not so long ago, the time of day depended on where you were
“What time is it?” wasn’t always as straightforward a question as it might seem. That’s because up until the late 19th century, there was no universally accepted time.
Brandon Lumber opens a new paint center
As we stumble out of another winter, toward the warmth and light of spring, many homeowners will take stock of their abodes and decide whether this will be the year to repaint.
Our Creative Kids: Michelle Hendee
Notan is a Japanese paper-cutting technique that plays with the concept of mirror images, negative and positive space.
Beyond the garden gate: Grow a kaleidoscope of color
Jane Aines has lived in Forestdale her whole life. She has been gardening since the late 70s and at her current home since 1983.
What do you collect? I have some ideas
Americans love to collect. We love collections. We love collectibles. And I love to talk to my customers about their collections
Photos of the Week
Sports
Disc golf beats the winter blues at Brandon Town Hall
Imagine throwing a flying disc in the cavernous Brandon Town Hall. Now you can!
OV wrestling coach named Vermont Coach of the Year; team takes third at state championship
When the mats were rolled up on Saturday night in the Vergennes Union High School gym, wrestlers from Mount Abraham, Middlebury, Otter Valley and the host school had racked up three individual state titles and 20 top-six podium finishes at the Vermont championship tournament.
7th-grade OV girls’ hoop beats Rutland at home, 22-19
The Otter Valley 7th-grade girls’ basketball team had a terrific home game against Rutland on Friday, February 10.
OV wrestling takes third in state championship
Otter Valley wrestling added another notch to its belt this year with its third-place finish in the state dual-meet championship at Springfield High School on Saturday, February 11.
Special snow goose hunting opportunity
Vermont has a special spring snow goose hunting opportunity that will be held from March 11 through April 23.