This Week’s News
Rep. Peter Welch leads field of 8 in US Senate race
In Vermont’s U.S. Senate race, Democrat Peter Welch is the only candidate of eight with any political experience
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust pledges $10k to the Brandon Free Public Library
BRANDON — Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has pledged $10,000 to support the Brandon Free Public Library’s (BFPL) capital campaign to make significant upgrades and improvements to the library, including […]
Pittsford selectboard hears new ARPA funding requests
In particular, the board heard new presentations from representatives of the Pittsford Historical Society and the Maclure Library as part of the ongoing process to compile a list of requests and prioritize potential usage of the funds.
Bats are on the move, with a reputation to improve
If you have noticed bats roosting in your attic, barn, or office over the summer, fall is the perfect time to safely evict these uninvited guests from your property.
Vermont Marble Museum open house a huge success
The event kicked off the Vermont Marble Museum board’s $300,000 fundraising campaign to renovate its museum space and hire an executive director.
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Sports
Brandon Country Club created to fill the gap
After the first Neshobe Golf Club folded in 1903, the town of Brandon went without a golf course for the next 24 years.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway gears up for 58th season
New England’s fastest dirt track is back for another year of jam-packed racing action this May. The 2024 season will be the historic half-mile’s 58th, the 13th under the supervision of Mike & Alayne Bruno and this season’s schedule is a blend of returning classics, new ideas and new renditions of the Bruno era events fans have come to love.
Isaac Whitney wins his 100th wrestling match
Otter Valley Union High School junior wrestler Isaac Whitney recently won his 100th match, reaching the milestone at a Feb. 3 tournament hosted by Monument Mountain High School in Great Barrington, Mass.
Shiffrin wins 6th Killington World Cup slalom
Mikaela “Miki” Shiffrin raced to perfection to win her 90th World Cup race, 55 of them in slalom.
Otters impress at Cross Country State Championships
High School runners from around Vermont gathered at Thetford Academy on Saturday for the State Cross Country Championships.
