This Week’s News
Brandon approves $572,000 to rebuild Union Street sidewalk
Union Street residents in Brandon are on track to have a new 750-foot section of granite-curbed sidewalk.
Over the past 24 years, the Friends revive Brandon’s Town Hall
The Friends of Brandon Town Hall’s mission was simple: “to bring the abandoned building back to life and make it a community center for one and all.”
Addison County Sheriff announces retirement in emotional video
This announcement came days after a news story reported that Vermont State Police were investigating an incident in which police were called to a “domestic disturbance” at Newton’s home.
Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum to triple in size, move into GMP’s Energy Innovation Center
With its dynamic, colorful, and interactive exhibits, Wonderfeet fosters creativity and exploration, inspiring creativity, and igniting imaginations through the power of play for both kids and parents.
Young wildlife belong in the wild
Watching wildlife is enjoyable, especially when young animals appear in the spring. But it is best to keep your distance.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Hunters preparing for deer season
Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 16 and ends Sunday, Dec. 1.
Otters over Oxbow, 39-26
The Otter Valley Union High School football team is moving on to the semifinals after picking up a home win against Oxbow on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Stickin’ with it
Anger and sadness. That’s how the seniors on the Otter Valley Union High School field hockey squad described the ending of the 2018 season. Those two words summed up their feelings about last year’s season, and the motivation they had before this season began.
Otters football stun Fairfax
The Otter Valley Union High School football team upset previously unbeaten Fairfax on Saturday night, 38-36, to finish the regular season at 5-3 and earn the No. 3 seed in Division III.
OV victorious, 7-1
The Otter Valley field hockey team finished their regular season the same way they began it, with a win over Brattleboro. Saturday’s game saw the 11-1 Otters hosting a 4-9 Colonel’s team in Brandon.
