This Week’s News
Brandon PD’s new e-bike is the first in Vermont
The Brandon Police Department (BPD) made national news last week as it became the first police department in the US to incorporate the affordable Kollter ES1electric motorcycle as part of its fleet—fitting for the town where the electric motor was invented.
What can I do about deer eating my garden?
In Abby Adam’s delightfully funny and irreverent book on gardening, The Gardener’s Gripe Book, deer kick off the chapter entitled “Enemies List.”
VT Fish and Wildlife offers tree stand safety tips
With Vermont’s archery deer season starting October 1, Vermont Fish and Wildlife urge hunters to take the time to follow basic safety procedures to avoid falls from tree stands. VT […]
Many activities at this year’s Dead Creek Wildlife Day tailored to children
If you enjoy wildlife, be sure to make plans to attend the 20th annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison, Vermont, on Saturday, October 1.
Ruth Stone House receives Vermont Art Council grant
In Goshen, the Ruth Stone House received an $18,538 grant to support the installation of a new heating system at the late poet’s home.
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Sports
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.
Otter Valley, Bellows Falls split doubleheader
The Otter Valley Otters and the Terriers of Bellows Falls took turns dominating play in a rare Monday afternoon doubleheader at Otter Valley High School on Monday.
OV bests Mill River, 38–33, in United basketball
Mill River hosted OV in unified basketball on Thursday, March 31. It was the first game after a two-season pause due to Covid.
OV names new head varsity football coach
The Otter Valley football team’s offensive coordinator was recently promoted to Head Varsity Coach of the team heading into the 2022 season.