This Week’s News
Phil Scott signs $1,000 child tax credit into law
Gov. Phil Scott signed a tax cut package into law Friday that will send $1,000 for every child 5 and under to Vermont households making $125,000 or less.
Brandon Rec. dials-up summer fun, replete with festive fireworks
The Brandon Recreation Department is bringing back pre-Covid activities, as well as introducing a slew of new events, this summer.
Several pesky issues facing Otter Creek insect control district
The Otter Creek Watershed Insect Control Board met on May 19 to review their operations report and discuss the prevalent issues facing them this year and beyond, particularly regarding funding, staffing, and public outreach.
Area schools focus on student safety in light of tragedy
Following the horrific events in Uvalde, Texas, local school district faculty and staff are showing renewed vigor in reviewing safety systems, talking with area police, and reviewing school protocols to keep students safe.
Fun with found objects
Two Brandon artists currently have work on display downtown that deals with a similar theme—found objects—albeit with idiosyncratic approaches.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Proctor unleashes bats to slug West Rutland
The Proctor Phantoms softball team came from behind twice to defeat arch-rival West Rutland.
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.