This Week’s News
BARN OPERA takes a cut at Barber of Seville
By RUSSELL JONES The BARN OPERA returns to the stage for a new season of shows beginning with a production of Rossini’s comedic masterpiece, “The Barber of Seville.” This will be a limited performance, with invitations only being given to the first 50 people who donate at least $50 to the Compass Music and Arts […]
Legislative Report for Feb. 13
By BUTCH SHAW PITTSFORD — The Legislature has finally settled into a rhythm of daily committee work and scheduled times to meet as a body in the Hall of Representatives. To get to this point, we have been issued our legislative mailboxes, official legislative identification card, and our legislative badges, which allow us access to […]
After 100 years, Boy Scouts allow girls; Girl Scouts don’t reciprocate
By RUSSELL JONES PITTSFORD — For the first time in over a century, the Boy Scouts of America is now offering its iconic program of fun, adventure and responsibility to girls as well as boys. An open house will be held at St. Alphonsus Parish Hall in Pittsford on Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 8 […]
Brandon Idol Q & A part 4
By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — The next event in the Brandon Idol singing competition will be held on Feb. 16 at the Town Hall. Competitors will sing Broadway tunes for the crowd and try for the $1,000 prize that will be given away at the town carnival later this year. In the past few weeks, […]
Selectboard OK’s loan for Junction Store and Deli
The Junction Store and Deli will be getting a new look thanks to the Brandon Revolving Loan Fund. The Brandon selectboard approved the loan to the store, located at…
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Sports
OV names new head varsity football coach
The Otter Valley football team’s offensive coordinator was recently promoted to Head Varsity Coach of the team heading into the 2022 season.
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.
