This Week’s News
Brandon Idol rocks Town Hall in triumphant return
The local singing competition put on by the Brandon Town Recreation Department brings in talent from across the state to compete for fame, prestige, and a grand prize of $1,000.
The Electrostatic Cats bring an alternative vibe to Brandon Town Hall
Anyone who came of age in the 1980s and 90s will immediately recognize the music: Souxsie and the Banshees, U2, Muse, the Pretenders, Garbage, the Killers…all staples of the alternative scene of those decades.
Proctor selectboard: Skeeters, snake oil, and school tax
A standout in an otherwise routine meeting, Proctor resident Philip Anderson rose during public comment and expressed his frustration with the town’s approach to mosquito control.
Otter girls’ basketball gains first win of season
The Otter Valley Union High School girls’ basketball team on Saturday broke through for its first win — at the expense of visiting Vergennes in overtime.
Green Mountain Conservation Camp registration is open
If you are 12 to 14 years old and want to learn about Vermont’s wildlife and gain outdoor skills, consider attending one of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s Green Mountain Conservation Camps this summer.
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Sports
Otter golfers win back-to-back Division II state titles
Sparked by a medalist performance by sophomore Lucas Politano, the Otter Valley Union High School boys’ golf team claimed its second consecutive Division II championship on Thursday, Oct. 13.
OV field hockey snags 3-0 victory over Middlebury
The host Otter Valley field hockey team struck for two first-quarter goals against visiting Middlebury on Thursday, Oct. 6, and did enough the rest of the way to earn a 3-0 victory.
OV golfers qualify for 2022 Division II state tournament
The 2021 Division II champion Otter Valley boys’ golf team qualified to defend its title on Thursday, Oct. 6, by finishing second in the qualifying tournament on the Otters’ home course, Neshobe Golf Club.
OV girls’ soccer extends winning streak to four games
One of the hallmarks of great teamwork is communication. This is true in business and relationships, as well as in sports, and it has been a big part of the OV girls’ soccer team’s three-game win streak coming into Friday’s showdown with Springfield—including a 7-0 lambasting of Mill River on September 28.
Otters smother Mount Abe 46-25 for bigtime Homecoming victory
The Otter Valley football team broke open Saturday’s Division III game against Mount Abraham-Vergennes with a three-touchdown second quarter on the way to a big homecoming win.
