BRANDON — After a tense meeting last month, the school board came together June 2 to continue their discussion of the 2.9 Equity policy, ultimately approving the measure 9-2 to […]
Author: The Brandon Reporter
Proctor honors graduating seniors
PROCTOR — Maeve Sheehe, Lucy Tate and Hope Kelley lead the Proctor Class of 2021 with top honors ahead of graduation ceremonies this coming weekend. For their hard work and […]
First-ever rom-com! Harold Lloyd comedy ‘Girl Shy’ at Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, 6/19
Live music to accompany uproarious silent film classic; to be shown on big screen using restored edition. BRANDON — It’s a candidate for Hollywood’s first-ever “rom-com:” a silent film comedy […]
State inches closer to 80% goal
State leaders hopeful goal can be reached this week. By Polly Mikula As of Tuesday, June 8, 79.4% of the eligible population in Vermont has received at least one dose […]
OV freshman challenges herself with service abroad
By Katherine Lazarus BRANDON —How does a 14-year-old freshman at Otter Valley High School whose passions are playing the clarinet in OV’s band, enjoys Irish step dancing, loves to cook, […]
Politano, Coolidge selected as OV’s 2021 leaders
BRANDON — For the Class of 2021, Mia Politano and Grace Coolidge, both of Brandon, have been selected as this year’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively, by Otter Valley Union High […]
Barbara Lane Hanson, 83, Brandon
BRANDON–Barbara Lane Hanson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020, at home in Brandon, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lexington, MA, on August 3, 1937, she […]
Patricia Louise Hanson, 83, Brandon
BRANDON–Patricia Louise Hanson, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Brandon on Saturday, May 29, 2021, after a valiant effort to keep at bay the blood cancer (myelodysplastic syndrome) […]
Living on her own terms
Years ago, Thelma Miner, who is now a feisty 91-year-old, made her daughter Marie Perry promise that she would remain in her Brandon home for as long as possible. A nursing facility was off the table. But when Thelma began suffering memory loss, Marie knew it would take a team to fulfill that promise, especially with her living more than an hour away.