This Week’s News
Proctor halts work on Beaver Pond Path; seeks forgiveness of $92k
In a surprise reversal, the Proctor selectboard approved a motion at its Monday, Dec. 12 meeting to halt continued planning on the Beaver Pond Path and directed Town Manager Michael Ramsey to seek forgiveness on about $93,000 the town has spent on the project since it was first conceived in 2018.
The Bookstore welcomes back authors after COVID
When The Bookstore opened its doors the first week of December 2019, its mission was not only to sell books, but to be a place for the community to come together to share a love for reading.
Guest Editorial: Batman can’t hold a candle to you, Sen. Leahy
It’s no secret that U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy is a huge fan of the superhero Batman. In fact, he has made an appearance in five Batman films.
Hard Tellin’: In Defense of Scandalous Family Christmas Letters
Each Christmas season I experience a strange and uncomfortable irony as an English teacher.
Letter to the editor: This is what makes Brandon such a special place
Last Sunday, after a two-year Covid hiatus, Brandon was once again treated to a marvelous holiday concert by the Festival Singers, their 40th!
Photos of the Week
Sports
Slaters top Otters, 3-1
Controversial call ends OV’s title chances By Andy Kirkaldy An Otter Valley Union High School baseball team led by seven multi-year senior starters compiled an outstanding 18-win season this spring. […]
OV’s ‘comeback magic’ fizzles against Mt. Abe, 9-1
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter softball team has brought a kind of magic with them throughout the Division II playoffs. Comeback magic. They were down in every game they’ve played […]
West Rutland defeats Blue Mountain 19-9 in finals matchup
By RUSSELL JONES In many ways, what played out on Spartan Field in Castleton on Saturday, June 8, was very familiar for West Rutland fans. Just like in Barre for […]
Otters comeback again in semis, ready for finals
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley softball team hosted their third playoff game and for the third straight game they raised the collective blood pressures of their coaches and fans […]
Otters to take on Fair Haven for state title
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley baseball team continued their dominance of Division II as they faced off against Harwood on Tuesday, June 4, with a trip to the state […]
