This Week’s News
Open mic night delights revelers at Red Clover
A steady stream of musicians filed into the taproom at Red Clover Ale Company last Thursday night for the weekly open mic hosted by Emily Nelson.
Guest editorial: Let’s end trapping in Vermont
Reading the Washington Post on January 19, 2023, I came across an article I couldn’t ignore titled “Bears were mysteriously missing toes. These scientists cracked the case” by Dino Grandoni.
Brandon Police Department statement on Tyre Nichols
The Brandon Police Department would like to express our disgust and disbelief at what occurred in Memphis, Tennessee on January 7, 2023.
Marielle Blais: Why I’m running for Brandon select board — again
Public service is important to me, both professionally and as a volunteer. I have taught preschoolers to graduate students and adult learners.
Legislative Report: House of Representatives settles into routine
The beginning of a new biennium always brings a rush of introduction of new proposed legislation in the House and this year the pattern is no different.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Proctor outlasts OV in boys soccer
A last-second buzzer-beating win is usually something one thinks of in a basketball game. But a matchup of two young teams on Friday resulted in one of those last second victories for Proctor boys soccer as they defeated Otter Valley Union High School, 1-0, with only seven seconds left in double overtime.
Fall Sports Preview: New era of West Rutland soccer set to begin
After suffering an embarrassment of riches for the past several seasons, West Rutland soccer is now left trying to fill a large hole in their lineup.
Otters field hockey is heating up
BRANDON — The Otters field hockey team took on Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Otters brought a 1-1 record into the game against the 2-2-1 Raiders. The Otters jumped […]
Fall Sports Preview: Phantoms program ‘building nicely’ with eight returning
The Proctor boys’ soccer team, currently 3-0, is young but relatively experienced — only 3 seniors are back to lead the team this year — but coach Chad Wilson feels his program is building nicely. They have 19 players on the team, up from 14 last season.
Fall Sports Preview: Young Otters lineup looks to build solid foundation
Four years ago, Dick Williams began his tenure as the Otter Valley boys’ soccer coach with an almost blank slate. He worked to develop his players and over the years it started to show some success.
