This Week’s News
Over the past 24 years, the Friends revive Brandon’s Town Hall
The Friends of Brandon Town Hall’s mission was simple: “to bring the abandoned building back to life and make it a community center for one and all.”
Addison County Sheriff announces retirement in emotional video
This announcement came days after a news story reported that Vermont State Police were investigating an incident in which police were called to a “domestic disturbance” at Newton’s home.
Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum to triple in size, move into GMP’s Energy Innovation Center
With its dynamic, colorful, and interactive exhibits, Wonderfeet fosters creativity and exploration, inspiring creativity, and igniting imaginations through the power of play for both kids and parents.
Young wildlife belong in the wild
Watching wildlife is enjoyable, especially when young animals appear in the spring. But it is best to keep your distance.
Police seek help finding suspect in multiple Brandon burglaries
Two Park Street restaurants, Li’s Chinese Restaurant and Mae’s Place, were involved in burglaries last Thursday, April 28.
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Sports
Vermont trout season opens April 9
Vermont’s trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 9. Despite lingering snow cover in some areas of the state, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season if they keep a few strategies in mind.
Proctor boys defeat Twinfield in playdown opener, lose to Rivendell
The Proctor boys opened their playoff schedule on Wednesday, March 2, against the Twinfield Trojans and put on one of their performances of the season, rolling to a 57-36 win.
State Champions! West Rutland battles Proctor down to the wire, 57-56
The West Rutland Golden Horde girl’s basketball team won the school’s second state championship in Division IV girls basketball in the past four years by defeating rival Proctor, 57-56, at the Barre Auditorium this past Saturday.
Otters oust Oxbow, 69-38, in state playdown opener
The Otter Valley Otters ladies basketball team defeated the Oxbow Olympians, 69-37, on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at the House of Noise in the first round of the Vermont State Tournament.
Proctor girls handle OV, 57–42
In one of the more entertaining county games in many years, the Phantom Proctor girls ran their record to an impressive 14-1 with a solid 57-42 win over their neighbors to the north, Otter Valley Union High School, on Wednesday night, February 16.
