This Week’s News
Letter to the Editor
Public education demands critical thinking, not culture war tactics, say Democratic leaders As residents of this great state, we all can share a justifiable pride in the value that we […]
Brandon music reopens
BY KATHERINE LAZARUS BRANDON –– After a hiatus, Brandon Music is tentatively back Sept. 4 with a rocking Celtic performance by Gypsy Reel and gourmet meals by Executive Chef Vicky […]
Brandon hosts Gov. Scott at 10th anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene
BY ANGELO LYNN BRANDON – On the 10th anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene, Brandon served as the symbolic poster child for towns from all across Vermont that suffered immense flood […]
RNESU welcomes 57 new employees
BRANDON — Students at Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union will meet a higher than usual number of new teachers and other school staff this school year. According to Supt. Jeanné Collins, […]
Jenn McLemore named as new principal for Proctor High School
BY KATHERINE LAZARUS PROCTOR — At the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District board meeting on Aug. 16, the principals gave their reports, which included news that Jenn McLemore would […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Fall Sports Preview: Young Otters lineup looks to build solid foundation
Four years ago, Dick Williams began his tenure as the Otter Valley boys’ soccer coach with an almost blank slate. He worked to develop his players and over the years it started to show some success.
Fall Sports Preview: Horde on the hunt for third 2019 state title
The girls program at West Rutland has been dominating Division IV for months. After running through playoffs and capturing a state title in hoops last winter, they took to the diamond and brought home another state trophy in softball in the spring.
Fall Sports Preview: Phantoms look to ‘head in’ to finals for third time in a row
The Proctor Phantoms girls’ soccer team is hoping that the third time is the charm. They’ve lost in the state finals game to Arlington two years in a row by the score of 3-0, but this year head coach Chris Hughes is excited about the upcoming season.
Fall Sports Preview: OV girls ready to face challenges of Division II
The Otter Valley girls’ soccer team has high expectations for themselves. Led by veteran coach John White, the girls’ team petitioned the VPA to move up to Div. II from Div. III because they wanted a bigger challenge.
Three Brandon drivers win big at Devil’s Bowl
Brandon drivers dominated the racing at Devil’s Bowl as three Brandon drivers took home the win in their respective divisions over the weekend.