This Week’s News
Solar firm settles with landowner
By RUSSELL JONES Davenport Solar LLC has reached an agreement with the landowners adjacent to their proposed new solar site and also with the state. The agreement clears the way […]
Texas-style barbecue sizzles as new owner takes over Dave’s Forest Dale Grocery
By RUSSELL JONES Inside of his 30-foot homemade food trailer, with the refrigerators humming and the enticing smell of garlic thick in the air, Todd Lagendyk slices up some juicy […]
Chamber announces scholarship winner, new opportunities for area students
The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is awarded annually to a student or students who are well-rounded, have participated in school and outside activities, who are pursuing higher education […]
Brandon Selectboard talks recycling, wetlands change
By RUSSELL JONES The Brandon Selectboard met on Monday, June 24, and appointed several people to positions in the town’s management systems. Tim Guiles also provided updates on two ongoing […]
A Nifty selection
Brandon’s thrift store tabbed as parade’s Grand Marshal By RUSSELL JONES The first thing parade-goers will see at this year’s Fourth of July celebration will be 20 Nifty Thrifty volunteers […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Proctor girls’ soccer win state title
Playing what teammates called “Phantom soccer,” the Proctor girls soccer team dominated their finals match against Rivendell from the start, winning Saturday’s Division IV state championship game, 6-0.
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.