This Week’s News
Pedal to the Sea: Cycling adventure raises over $7,000 for Homeless Prevention Center
An avid mountain biker, in addition to being an advocate for altruism, Angus Chaney says the plan came together quicker than frost on a pumpkin.
OV field hockey snags 3-0 victory over Middlebury
The host Otter Valley field hockey team struck for two first-quarter goals against visiting Middlebury on Thursday, Oct. 6, and did enough the rest of the way to earn a 3-0 victory.
OV golfers qualify for 2022 Division II state tournament
The 2021 Division II champion Otter Valley boys’ golf team qualified to defend its title on Thursday, Oct. 6, by finishing second in the qualifying tournament on the Otters’ home course, Neshobe Golf Club.
Pumpkin princess and prince pageant
Billed as a pageant that’s meant to “lift people up,” this year’s Pumpkin Princess and Prince of Vermont Pageant took place on the afternoon of Sunday, October 9, at the Brandon American Legion.
Fall is the perfect time to get planting
If the garden catalogs and online images of the perfect border garden seduce you, too, break out your tools and start digging.
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.