This Week’s News
Vinyl still spins its magic in Rutland
These days, on-demand audio streaming is by far the most popular way to get tunes. Yet vinyl is alive and well, and nothing else compares.
Refurbished West Rutland Marsh boardwalk debuts
Through a generous donation, Rutland County Audubon has been able to successfully refurbish nearly the entire boardwalk on Marble Street at the West Rutland Marsh.
Who they were: Remembering Brandon’s veterans
Claire Pate (nee LaPorte) of Brandon wrote in to let us know that Leland B. Parmelee and Gale B. Parmelee, veterans of World War I and the Korean War, respectively, were members of her family.
Our Creative Kids: Sienna Many
“Among the many things I like about this drawing is that it shows what can be accomplished when you stick with an art project and work through its challenges.”
Brandon parent seeks to establish statewide alternative to prom
Harmony Van Eaton has secured Brandon Town Hall for the event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00.
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Sports
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.
Fall Sports Preview: OV football set to go in Division III this year
Otter Valley’s football team is making the move from Division II down to Div. III this season and head Coach Kipp Denis thinks the move will be a good one for the Otters.