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.
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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
Slaters top Otters, 3-1
Controversial call ends OV’s title chances By Andy Kirkaldy An Otter Valley Union High School baseball team led by seven multi-year senior starters compiled an outstanding 18-win season this spring. […]
OV’s ‘comeback magic’ fizzles against Mt. Abe, 9-1
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter softball team has brought a kind of magic with them throughout the Division II playoffs. Comeback magic. They were down in every game they’ve played […]
West Rutland defeats Blue Mountain 19-9 in finals matchup
By RUSSELL JONES In many ways, what played out on Spartan Field in Castleton on Saturday, June 8, was very familiar for West Rutland fans. Just like in Barre for […]
Otters comeback again in semis, ready for finals
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley softball team hosted their third playoff game and for the third straight game they raised the collective blood pressures of their coaches and fans […]
Otters to take on Fair Haven for state title
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley baseball team continued their dominance of Division II as they faced off against Harwood on Tuesday, June 4, with a trip to the state […]
