This Week’s News
Letter to the editor: Why give gifts divided by gender?
I am concerned that a lovely Christmas gifting idea, organized by Project HOPE and promoted by the National Bank of Middlebury, has a damaging though easily correctable serious flaw.
Vermont Democrats elect new leaders of House
Rep. Jill Krowinski of Burlington was elected by the 104-member caucus to return for her second term as Speaker of the House.
Brandon’s Festival Singers celebrate 40 years
The 40th Annual Brandon Festival Singers Concert will be performed on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Brandon Congregational Church.
Medicare: What are the choices?
Are you confused with all the mail and all the pitches you see and hear about Medicare? Which ones are necessary directives from Medicare and which ones are simply sales pitches?
Brandon Police still investigating armed robbery
Two masked males, one armed with a knife, robbed the Champlain Farms convenience store in Brandon on Sunday, November 27, and remain at large.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley’s Dylan Stevens-Clark named captain for Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl
For the last 69 years, all-star Vermont and New Hampshire high school football players have been squaring off in the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl game to help raise funds for the Shriners Children’s Hospitals as part of 30 Shrine games nationwide.
Hammond earns second Sunoco Sportsman Modified win
Saturday night at Devil’s Bowl was warm with folks from CCV (Community College of Vermont) on hand, along with Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified racers in town.
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.
