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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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…
Photos of the Week
Sports
Hunters preparing for deer season
Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 16 and ends Sunday, Dec. 1.
Otters over Oxbow, 39-26
The Otter Valley Union High School football team is moving on to the semifinals after picking up a home win against Oxbow on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Stickin’ with it
Anger and sadness. That’s how the seniors on the Otter Valley Union High School field hockey squad described the ending of the 2018 season. Those two words summed up their feelings about last year’s season, and the motivation they had before this season began.
Otters football stun Fairfax
The Otter Valley Union High School football team upset previously unbeaten Fairfax on Saturday night, 38-36, to finish the regular season at 5-3 and earn the No. 3 seed in Division III.
OV victorious, 7-1
The Otter Valley field hockey team finished their regular season the same way they began it, with a win over Brattleboro. Saturday’s game saw the 11-1 Otters hosting a 4-9 Colonel’s team in Brandon.