This Week’s News
Brandon Police Report: Dialing 911 is not child’s play
A passing motorist contacted Brandon Police on the morning of Jan. 16 to report a woman sitting on a guard rail on Route 73 in the area between the Junction Store and the Goshen line, and having some type of mental health crisis.
Teen ‘Zine workshop at Brandon Library
Are you between the ages of 11 and 16 and feeling like you’ve got a lot to say but nowhere to say it?
Tree Warden’s report on Shade Tree Preservation Plan
The Shade Tree Preservation Plan is a first step in maintaining the vibrant tree canopy that helps to make Brandon a desirable community for residents, visitors, and tourists.
New truck causes controversy at Brandon Fire District Annual Meeting
There were harsh words in the room for both the Prudential Committee, which oversees the Fire and Water Districts and which approved the purchase, and for BFD itself.
Beating the winter blues
The “winter blues” are a common syndrome here in Vermont.
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV boys golf holes out on a heck of a season
The Otter Valley high school boys golf team wrapped up what was arguably the greatest golfing season in the school’s history last week.
Troy Audet snags second checkered flag at Devil’s Bowl
Cody O’Brien, Tim Aldrighetti, Adam LaFountain, Logan Dennis, and Matt Wade also earned victories on a ‘Hometown Heroes’ night honoring first responders and military.
Shot out of hell: Todd Stone charges from 17th to win at Devil’s Bowl
Competition is so tough at Devil’s Bowl on Saturday nights that it’s unthinkable that any driver could come from 17th to win. However, that’s what Todd Stone did.
Shot doctor Dave Hopla hoops with area youth
Hopla has worked with many of the biggest names in the NBA, including Kobe Bryant and former Celtics marksman Ray Allen.
Triathletes kick-off series at Branbury State Park
Saturday’s beautiful early summer weather welcomed more than 150 athletes to Branbury State Park in Salisbury for two Vermont Sun triathlon races.