This Week’s News
Legislative Report: Off to a strong start this season
It is an honor to represent Brandon in the Statehouse for my sixth session.
Conversation with an artist: Caleb Kenna
This is the first in a series of interviews with Vermont artists. The questions are not exclusively about their work or practice; they’re also some fun queries meant to help us get to know them better.
Brandon Selectboard approves 13.4% budget increase despite pushback
t its regular meeting on Monday evening, the Brandon Selectboard approved a proposed FY25 budget of $3,796,180, representing an increase of 13.4% over the current year’s budget of $3,346,150.
Brandon voters agree to pursue land deal for tank
The Brandon Fire District #1 held its annual meeting at the Brandon American Legion on Monday evening.
Names Lost in Vermont, Part 15: Shortsleeve[s], Cole, Simes, Pistol, Bluebeach
Growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, once a bastion of immigrants from Québec, as well as studying French since sixth grade, gives me an advantage in deciphering changed Vermont French-Canadian names.
Photos of the Week
Sports
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.
2022 Spring Sports Schedules
Check here for this year’s local high school spring sports schedules.
Otter Valley, Bellows Falls split doubleheader
The Otter Valley Otters and the Terriers of Bellows Falls took turns dominating play in a rare Monday afternoon doubleheader at Otter Valley High School on Monday.
OV bests Mill River, 38–33, in United basketball
Mill River hosted OV in unified basketball on Thursday, March 31. It was the first game after a two-season pause due to Covid.
OV names new head varsity football coach
The Otter Valley football team’s offensive coordinator was recently promoted to Head Varsity Coach of the team heading into the 2022 season.