This Week’s News
Golden Horde commemorates class of 2021 graduates
By KATHERINE LAZARUS WEST RUTLAND — Principal Jay Slenker proudly ushered in West Rutland School graduates on June 11, congratulating the class for its accelerated work toward college: through Vermont’s […]
Scott reports progress on state reopening
By HANNAH LAGA ABRAM MONTPELIER — It’s been a week since Vermont lifted all COVID-19 restrictions — and the skies didn’t fall. On the contrary, as Gov. Phil Scott emphasized […]
Pittsford: substation, bridges, and fireworks discussed
By ARIADNE WILL The Pittsford Selectboard unanimously passed two motions at their regular meeting Wednesday, June 16. Selectmen voted to designate Town Manager John Haverstock as the Pittsford representative in […]
Campers for life
To say that the campers who go to Camp Betsy Cox quite frequently return for a follow-up year, is like saying the sun is lukewarm. It’s such an understatement it’s a story in itself.
Legislature Reports
By REP. STEPHANIE ZAK JEROME Part I The 2021 session is one for the record books, especially in terms of legislating via Zoom and the huge amount of federal aid […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.
Proctor baseball team nets big bucks at Franklin’s fundraiser
Franklin’s fundraiser nets $1,574.15 for Proctor baseball team to go to Cooperstown.
OVUHS rock climbers end regular season on a high note
When the last climber was belayed down the wall for the final regular-season meet last Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center in Rutland, the Otter Valley Union High School climbing team topped the scoreboard, with a season total of 115,725.
Take a shot at pickleball
When was the last time you experienced a “dink in the kitchen” or made a serve from the “even court?” This is the language of Pickleball enthusiasts, and we’ve got a few right here in Brandon.
Disc golf beats the winter blues at Brandon Town Hall
Imagine throwing a flying disc in the cavernous Brandon Town Hall. Now you can!
