This Week’s News
Brandon Idol goes country at the town hall
Backed by the Idol Band—Ross Edmunds, Bryon Billado and Kenny Cifone—the singers brought to the stage heartbreak songs, revenge songs, and the always popular love songs!
Editorial: Transgender youth in the spotlight need understanding
Transgender youth are struggling and at great peril to themselves.
Legislative Report: Work in the House in full swing
This past Wednesday was Creative Economy Day, where I was pleased to sponsor a resolution to honor Vermont’s Creative Sector.
There’s a new food truck coming to town
The Townline Grill food truck, owned and operated by Tracy Rose, a Brandon local, will serve delicious and innovative takes on classic American comfort food.
2023 is already big for Brandon’s BARN OPERA
On Wednesday the 15th, the company’s artistic director and renowned tenor, Josh Collier, performed the devotional at the Statehouse in Montpelier to open the day’s House session, at the invitation of Brandon’s State Representative, Stephanie Jerome.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley Softball pounds Fair Haven
The Otter Valley softball express continued its run through central Vermont with a resounding rout of Fair Haven on Saturday morning at the Slater’s home field.
Otter Valley baseball falls to Brattleboro
The Otter Valley Otters baseball team came up short versus a strong Brattleboro squad on Saturday morning at the Otters diamond.
Proctor edges Westside in thriller
In a game loaded with plenty of tense moments, the Proctor Ghosts pulled out a victory by a whisker Tuesday night.
Mt. Abraham tops Otter Valley in boys lacrosse
In boys lacrosse action, Mt. Abraham completed a sweep of their season series versus Otter Valley with a win at Markowski field in Brandon.
Otters baseball team drops heartbreaker to Rutland
After leading 7-5 into the bottom of the sixth inning, the OV baseball team saw its lead vanish in the final two innings as Rutland rallied to win.