This Week’s News
Gov. Scott holds seat as Democrats sweep state
As nearly 170,000 Vermont voters cast their ballots ahead of Election Day, Vermonters were on track to set record mail-in turnout for a mid-term election with statewide interest high in many races.
Brandon Reporter to transition to a non-profit in the new year
Significant changes are coming to The Reporter in ways that publisher Angelo Lynn hopes will strengthen the newspaper’s ties to the communities it serves.
Local Legions resume active outreach, activities following pandemic hiatus
While they’ve continued some successful pandemic-inspired programs, local Legion posts have also enjoyed a return to fully in-person gatherings.
Infinite grace: Rev. Jenei Rossigg brings vigor, strength to Church of Proctor
“The biggest thing for churches right now is to understand there isn’t just one way to be a part of the spirit. We have to open ourselves up—really uncomfortably open ourselves up to acknowledging and celebrating the diversity of how the spirit moves and be willing to be a part of it.”
Editorial: So long… and thanks for all the fish wrap
I’m stepping away to find more time to focus on the writing that I’m most passionate about.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre to perform annual spring musical al fresco
Pandemic compelled director and students to learn to create theatre in different ways March 10, 2021 By JOSIE GAWRYS BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s Walking Stick Theatre group […]
Let the kids play?
Petition launched by Proctor parent and coach against delaying fall sports season By LEE J. KAHRS PROCTOR — A petition protesting the Vermont Principal’s Association’s (VPA) plan to postpone the […]
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 […]