This Week’s News
Pittsford’s Louis Gaudreau seeks kidney donor
Louis Gaudreau has climbed the 48 tallest peaks in New Hampshire. Not bad for a 67-year-old. But his physical regiment has a purpose beyond the thrill of adventure: he’s keeping himself in shape in order to remain eligible to receive a donated kidney.
Legislative Report: Finalizing budget adjustment
The week started out with the Governor’s budget address, followed by passing bills on poultry slaughter, municipal charters, and captive insurance.
Brandon Idol is back in action at the town hall
Vermont winters can feel interminable. From Halloween through April Fools, folks often hunker down at home to ride out the cold. But Brandon Idol has reared its musical head on Friday night to brighten things up and give us a reason to get out of the house.
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV softball triumphs in Proctor scrimmage
Otter Valley varsity softball dusts off the cobwebs for their first scrimmage of the season against Proctor High School.
Otter softball ready for 2023 season
The Otter Valley girls’ softball team is ready to ride the experience of their seven seniors to a successful 2023 season.
Otter Valley baseball is ready for 2023 season
The Otter Valley Otters varsity baseball team is back and looking for the success that slipped through their fingers last year.
OV rock climbing scales to 4th at state championship
Dozens of middle- and high-school climbers from around the region vied for the top spot, ascending newly created routes ranging in difficulty level from 5.7 to 5.13.
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.
