This Week’s News
Masonic Lodge promotes reading and fitness with bike raffle at Neshobe
The Union Lodge of Masons in Brandon sponsored a “Read to Ride” bike raffle last Friday at the Neshobe Elementary School to promote both literacy and fitness.
Proctor skating rink serves pancakes and Easter Bunny hugs
About two dozen families came out to the Proctor Skating Rink on Saturday morning for pancakes and hugs with the Easter Bunny, who arrived on the scene in a Proctor Fire Department truck, much to the delight of parents and children alike.
Editorial: The beauty of mud
April is a schizoid month in Vermont. It’s basically still winter, though spring is getting antsy for its turn.
Brandon Police Chief addresses Neshobe school threat
On Monday, the Brandon Police Department was made aware that a student had allegedly threatened to shoot both students and staff at the elementary school last week.
Legislative Report: Whirlwind of activity
In marathon sessions lasting well into the late evening hours, sometimes as late as 11pm, 38 House bills were approved and moved to the Senate for possible modification and approval.
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Sports
Namaste! Yoga options increase in our area
Yoga is a set of ancient practices, with origins in the Indian subcontinent thousands of years ago. The word itself means “union” in Sanskrit and is related to the English word “yoke,” in the sense of “to join together.”
OV’s Brooke Kimball named Unified Basketball Coach of the Year by Southern VT League
What really matters about sports? 2025 Southern Vermont League Unified Basketball Coach of the Year Brooke Kimball of Otter Valley said, “I love how much joy it brings.”
Nesobe Golf Club is no longer a “Hidden Gem”
Neshobe Golf Club hosted the 96th New England Amateur Championship with the best golfers in New England competing over three days.
A new generation of duckies takes the podium
The last few racing seasons, and all their attendant scandals, have left the local duckie community feeling unsettled.
Nifty Thrifty sponsors swim lessons for July 4th Duckies
Every July, hundreds of rubber duckies from all over the world descend upon Brandon for the Independence Day Duckie Race on the Neshobe River.