This Week’s News
Democrats seek to recapture Rutland County Senate majority after 34 years
The last time Democrats won a majority of Rutland County’s three state Senate seats was in 1988, more than three decades ago.
Vermont Fish & Wildlife urges hunters to help keep deer healthy
Using any deer lure containing deer urine or other deer bodily fluids is prohibited.
Church art show scratches at painful past
It is fair to question the efficacy of a tribute without representation, especially by a Christian church, given Christianity’s complicity in attempting to eradicate indigenous people throughout history.
Richard Welch of Brandon arrested for impregnating 11-year-old child
Welch pleaded not guilty in Rutland criminal court on Wednesday but faces a minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life if convicted and is being held without bail pending a weight of evidence trial.
8th annual ‘Brandon Has Talent Show’ performs to a packed house
This year’s edition—emceed, as always, by the charming effervescence and age-appropriate ribaldry of Dennis Marden—featured 17 performances and 23 performers.
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV loses to BFA in the last minute
BFA would score the game-winner with only 1:15 remaining on a crafty short side shot by Bryce Fontaine.
Proctor softball defeats Green Mountain, 14–9
Proctor softball came from behind to beat Green Mountain, 14-9, on a cold and windy afternoon, Thursday, April 28 at the Phantoms’ field.
Proctor baseball loses to Rivendell in extra innings, 14–13
Rivendell High School made the long trip to Proctor pay off on Saturday afternoon, April 30 with a hard-earned 14-13 win over a feisty Proctor Phantom squad.
Otter Valley lacrosse gets first win, splits two games
Otter Valley lacrosse gained its first win of the season with a hard fought victory over Randolph on Monday, April 25.
2022 Spring Sports Schedules
Check here for this year’s local high school spring sports schedules.