My involvement with The Reporter began with a chance encounter. In spring of 2022, my husband, David, ran into Angelo Lynn, the publisher of The Addison Independent, on a walk through the woods.
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Coming to America, No.9: Martin and Mary (Salwiez) Markowski
For over twenty years, my Otter Valley classroom faced west, overlooking the varsity playing fields.
Helyn Anderson’s house, 42 Park Street, location of first Baptist Church then home of Dr. Case
Helyn Anderson has lived at 42 Park Street in Brandon for almost 50 years. Located only steps from downtown, it was where John Conant built the first Baptist meeting house in 1800.
‘A country undertaker’: Gary Stanley approaches 50 years at Miller & Ketcham
Gary Stanley has seen a lot as Funeral Director at Miller & Ketcham in Brandon.
Brandon SB discusses wastewater, newspapers & budgets
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Congregational Church, (slightly) oldest church building in Brandon
Brandon Village has five historic churches, but the oldest, by a slim six months, is the Congregational Church, which has overlooked Central Park since 1832.
Brandon’s Zach Hoffman is the “PhotoMan” of Middlebury
Brandon resident Zach Hoffman has assumed ownership of PhotoPlace in Middlebury, a gallery of juried photographs from around the world.
Shelly Sawyer closes in on 25 years at Brandon’s Lilac Inn
2026 will mark 25 years since Shelly and Doug Sawyer bought Brandon’s iconic Lilac Inn on Park Street. Thousands of guests. Hundreds of weddings. Innumerable memories.