This Week’s News
Eric Mallory reopens his garage after health issues
Eric Mallory has probably fixed your car. After 30+ years in business, he’s had his head under the hood of nearly every car from Salisbury to Pittsford.
A tragic weekend on Brandon’s roads
Two separate motor-vehicle accidents claimed two lives.
Blast from the past: The Thomas Answering Service of Brandon
This was the era before beepers and cell phones. After hours, if you called the doctor, dentist, or veterinarian, you got Joan or Bob.
Passing the baguette: Gourmet Provence under new management
After 18 years, Robert and Line Barral—who also own Café Provence just up the street—have sold the bakery to fellow Brandonites Matt and Carrie Lewis.
Guest Essay: Compassionate communication/communication that blocks compassion
In a classroom environment, it is easy to give accolades to the students who do the right things, while tending to negatively recognize the same students over and over again who struggle to make the right choices.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Unified basketball team at OV puts all the emphasis on having a good time
The Otter Unified basketball team’s last home game of the season will take place this Friday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. They will recognize the seniors during a short ceremony. […]
OV softball begins new era after 33 years under Candon reign
By RUSSELL JONES For the first time in more than three decades, Otter Valley Union High School will have a new coach heading up its softball program. Actually, it will […]
West Rutland, Proctor girls make VT basketball coaches Dream Dozen
By RUSSELL JONES The Vermont Basketball Coaches’ Association announced last Thursday the selection of the Dream Dozen girls’ basketball teams. “These are the 12 best underclass (non-seniors) players in the […]
Sign ups for spring and summer youth leagues announced
By RUSSELL JONES The sign ups for youth league baseball are under way in towns across the county as the recreation departments for towns prepare for spring and summer. The […]
West Rutland girls Division IV state champs!
The West Rutland girls walked onto the court in Barre Auditorium for the state finals as the three-seed underdog, but walked off the court as champions, defeating Blue Mountain, 39-33, […]