This Week’s News
‘Dark fantasy’ shot in Vermont to screen at Brandon Town Hall on Friday
Liam O’Connor-Genereaux knew he wanted to make a movie that tested the limits the platonic bond: how far can a friendship be stretched while still maintaining its shape?
Brandon Selectboard takes care of housekeeping
The first meeting of the 2023-2024 Brandon Selectboard saw new member Cecil Reniche-Smith welcomed and Seth Hopkins re-elected as Board Chair.
Brandon/Forest Dale Lions Club helps fund science books for Neshobe
The third graders recently started using a new textbook for science that is specifically geared towards New England.
Editorial: Brandon Selectboard results urge reconsideration of local ‘nativism’
A few years ago, there was an intelligent, capable candidate for Selectboard who was fairly new to town and unfamiliar to most residents, a major disadvantage in a place where long-standing personal relationships are highly valued.
Brandon Area Food Shelf has moved
The Brandon Area Food Shelf has moved to the United Methodist Church, 1 Franklin Street, for the convenience of its clients.
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Sports
Devil’s Bowl Speedway gears up for 58th season
New England’s fastest dirt track is back for another year of jam-packed racing action this May. The 2024 season will be the historic half-mile’s 58th, the 13th under the supervision of Mike & Alayne Bruno and this season’s schedule is a blend of returning classics, new ideas and new renditions of the Bruno era events fans have come to love.
Isaac Whitney wins his 100th wrestling match
Otter Valley Union High School junior wrestler Isaac Whitney recently won his 100th match, reaching the milestone at a Feb. 3 tournament hosted by Monument Mountain High School in Great Barrington, Mass.
Shiffrin wins 6th Killington World Cup slalom
Mikaela “Miki” Shiffrin raced to perfection to win her 90th World Cup race, 55 of them in slalom.
Otters impress at Cross Country State Championships
High School runners from around Vermont gathered at Thetford Academy on Saturday for the State Cross Country Championships.
OV keeps Mill River to one touchdown in rainy Senior Game loss
Despite the dreary weather, OV Football celebrated the team’s seniors in a 0-1 game against Mill River.
