This Week’s News
Middlebury’s Haymaker Bun Company bakery nominated for James Beard Award
“This is such an honor,” said owner Caroline Corrente. “I religiously follow James Beard Awards. I’m in complete shock.”
Brandon creates community search panel for Town Manager
The Brandon selectboard held a special meeting Monday night at the Town Offices to allow the public to weigh in on the recruitment process for the next town manager and to decide the board’s own next steps.
In appreciation of David Atherton, Town Manager
As town manager, Dave Atherton spent 8 years ensuring the smooth operation of Brandon and Forestdale at a professional level that earned the town admiration from near and far.
‘We know our people’: Our local libraries go way beyond books
the success of a small-town library depends not on its collection but on its staff, and both the Brandon Free Public Library (BFPL) and Pittsford’s Maclure Library are lucky to have dynamic, engaged directors who see their mission as far more than checking out books.
Open mic night delights revelers at Red Clover
A steady stream of musicians filed into the taproom at Red Clover Ale Company last Thursday night for the weekly open mic hosted by Emily Nelson.
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Sports
OV hires new field hockey girls soccer coaches
BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School has hired new coaches to lead two varsity girls’ programs this fall, both with coaching experience at the school, according to Athletic Director Steven Keith
OV graduates 65 who look beyond the pandemic
Families attend drive-in style graduation following social distance protocols.
OV, other RNeSU schools, craft pandemic graduations
By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON/ WEST RUTLAND/ PROCTOR — It will take longer, and there won’t be any hugging or handshaking as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but local high school […]
Proctor girls’ soccer win state title
Playing what teammates called “Phantom soccer,” the Proctor girls soccer team dominated their finals match against Rivendell from the start, winning Saturday’s Division IV state championship game, 6-0.
Hunters preparing for deer season
Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 16 and ends Sunday, Dec. 1.