While humans absorb spoken language almost by osmosis—we learn to speak and process language through immersion in a spoken environment—we need to be actively taught how to read and write.
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OV’s Kiera Mallette shows off her art at the Brandon Inn
OV senior and Brandon resident Kiera Mallette had a one-day exhibit of her portrait drawings at the Brandon Inn on Sunday, March 30.
Blooming Bungalow offers art classes in Brandon
Though Brandon is often called the “art and soul of Vermont” because of its concentration of artists and galleries, most notably the Brandon Artists Guild, there wasn’t a place where locals could take art classes or just come to make art.
Ahoy Mateys! ‘Treasure Island’ presented by the Brandon Actors Troupe at Otter Valley delights the audience
The youth company of Brandon Actors Troupe presented “Treasure Island” last weekend on the Otter Valley High School stage to appreciative audiences.
Brandon SB talks ethics complaint, police contract, and Halfoween
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening.
“Treasure Island” to be presented by the Brandon Actors Troupe—Youth Company—at Otter Valley this weekend
Brandon Actors Troupe will be presenting “Treasure Island” on Friday evening, March 28 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday afternoon, March 29, at 2 p.m. on the Otter Valley High School stage.
Pine Grove Organics makes the move to downtown Brandon
Pine Grove Organics cannabis dispensary came to Brandon in 2022, in the early days of legalized cannabis retail in Vermont.
Brandon SB discusses ethics, dog park, and wastewater repair
On Monday evening, the Brandon Selectboard convened for its first meeting with new members Cecil Reniche-Smith and Jeff Haylon.
Philipsen House at the “Head of Park Street” built in 1875
There are many historic residences along wide, tree-lined Park Street, from Central Park to the 4-way intersection with Marble and High Streets. But one house stands out above them all on the hill above the intersection, on what is now called Park Street Extension.
An evening of short plays—mostly written by students—comes to Otter Valley Union High School
This past weekend saw the annual presentation of short plays (also known as “The One-Acts”) to appreciative audiences at Otter Valley.
