This Week’s News
The lasting lessons of Mister Rogers and the plastic pool: a conversation with Middlebury’s François Clemmons
As soon as you walk into François Clemmons’ apartment at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, you know you’re dealing with someone who’s comfortable with himself.
Six contenders for Brandon Selectboard meet voters at Candidate Forum
In a particularly competitive election cycle, six candidates for Brandon Selectboard faced Brandon residents at a “Candidate Forum” at the Brandon Town Hall on Thursday, February 13.
Names lost in Vermont, Part 43: Wood, Baker, and Poutier
Christa Wood, now a nurse at Rutland Regional Medical Center, was my student in several classes during my last two years at Otter Valley. I called her “Christa Bois,” surmising that she likely had some French-Canadian ancestry.
Brandon Blue Seal raises $8K for Wounded Warriors
On Tuesday, February 11, the Brandon Blue Seal store hosted a guest speaker to celebrate the culmination of their fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Sports
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.
OV’s Lucas Politano stands tall on the fairway
Lucas Politano, a junior at Otter Valley, is having a fantastic season on the school’s golf team, winning the individual State Division II Championship for a second year just last week.
Roselli locks down Vermont 200 starting spot at Devil’s Bowl
Two drivers can sleep easy on Saturday night, after racing their way into Sunday’s Fabian Earth Moving Vermont 200 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
At Devil’s Bowl, Hanson, English, Barrows and more nab wins
Josh Masterson and Tanner Siemons headlined a long list of winners Sunday night at New England’s Fastest Dirt Track.
Fisher brings ‘Elmo’ tribute to Victory Lane at Devil’s Bowl
Mike Fisher waited a long time for his first win at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, and the payoff was worth it.
