Following the horrific events in Uvalde, Texas, local school district faculty and staff are showing renewed vigor in reviewing safety systems, talking with area police, and reviewing school protocols to keep students safe.

Two Brandon artists currently have work on display downtown that deals with a similar theme—found objects—albeit with idiosyncratic approaches.

Last week’s heavy rains caused road damage throughout the area, sending road crews to unplug clogged culverts, deal with damaged road surfaces, and, in Brandon, deal with storm water overflows into the towns waste water treatment plant.

Towns all over Vermont and the United States will host a variety of events, speeches, parades and other forms of tribute this weekend.

A little more than a year ago, Darcy and Joel MacClaren assumed ownership of The Brandon Inn and the storied history of hospitality at that sight dating back to the 1700s.