In 1837, Thomas Davenport obtained the first American patent for an electric motor—a device he built in his workshop in Forestdale with his wife, Emily, and her cousin Orange Smalley.
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Where are they now? Catching up with the winner (and biggest loser) of the 2022 Rubber Ducky Race
Last year’s Independence Day Rubber Ducky Race was one for the ages. The drama! The suspense! The plot was as twisty as the Neshobe’s tricky currents!
Brandon’s ‘Fighting Fales’ was a moniker to be proud of
Could “Fighting Fales” be related to current firefighter Rob Fales?
Passing the baguette: Gourmet Provence under new management
After 18 years, Robert and Line Barral—who also own Café Provence just up the street—have sold the bakery to fellow Brandonites Matt and Carrie Lewis.
Obituary: Rollande Lucille Bryant, 89, Brandon
She had been a cook at Otter Valley Union High School for over 20 years. She retired in 1998. She enjoyed Bowling and arts & crafts.
Obituary: Raymond Arnold Bushman, 62, Brandon
Ray had many who cared for him and will be especially missed by his friends: Oren Rhodes, respite provider Jane Browe, and guardian Mindy Hammann.
Brandon family suffers through house fire
Lance Larraway and Trish Lafayette suffered a devastating fire at their home at 69 Carver Street in Brandon on Tuesday, May 16.
Brandon Selectboard grapples with quorum quandary
The meeting began with the Board of Sewer Commissioners—one of the several hats that the Selectboard wears—and a vote to spend “not more than $51,000” on a pre-owned sewer line jetter to replace the town’s current model.
Brandon Planning Commission hosts Town Plan forum
More than 50 citizens assembled at Town Hall on Sunday evening to share their visions for Brandon’s future with the town Planning Commission, as a first step toward updating the Brandon Town Plan.
Lunar eclipse: Blue Moon Boutique in Brandon to close
The end of an era in Brandon: Blue Moon Boutique on Center Street will be closing this summer so that owner Allie Walter can devote her energies to a new full-time position at Safer Society, also in Brandon.
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