Vermont has a national reputation for progressive politics with an emphasis on individual freedom. But there have been eras in Vermont’s past, even within living memory, when the state itself took actions that seemed to run completely counter to today’s commitment to civil rights.
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September Airstream Rally to move to Brandon Inn
The weekend-long gathering of the Northeast Mountaineers Airstream Club that was planned for Park Street in September has been moved to the lawn behind the Brandon Inn.
Brandon to be 64th concert in the ‘Play Every Town’ concert series on Aug. 24
The life of a professional musician involves a lot of travel. And for musicians who reach a certain level of renown, a good part of that travel is done by airplane. But increasingly, air travel is seen as a major polluter and contributor to climate change, prompting some green-minded musicians to rethink the way they manage their schedules and careers.
Brandon SB talks budget, dog park, and RV rallies
The Brandon Selectboard convened on Monday evening for a meeting that lasted over two hours and veered between civil discussion and open hostility, with some residents expressing anger toward town management and the board.
Large quantity of drugs seized in Brandon
The Brandon Police Department issued a press release on Friday, August 9 to notify the public that a significant quantity of drugs had been seized as part of an investigation into illicit activity in the parking lot of the 802 Spirits liquor store on Conant Square in Brandon.
Punkstock gave us the Year of the Creature!
Last Saturday, Estabrook Park was host to Punkstock 2024, a celebration of all things punk, especially music.
Brandon’s Little Twisted Gallery reopens with twisted little art
It seems as if every Vermont town has an art gallery where you can buy paintings of Holsteins and haystacks. While lovely, however, the bucolic ain’t everyone’s cup of tea.
Old rivals and trash talk prevail at 4th annual VT Trivia Championship
The Red Sox and the Yankees. The Sharks and the Jets. The Hatfields and the McCoys. Iconic rivalries beget iconic clashes. And so it was at the 4th annual Vermont Trivia Championship at Estabrook Park in Brandon on Saturday, July 27, during the Brandon Carnival.
22 Park Eatery and Scoop Shop open to acclaim
Brandon’s newest addition to the culinary climate is here! Brandon Native Ken Lee and his wife, Heather, have opened their long-anticipated restaurant in the Annex next to the Brandon Inn.
Brandon SB sets tax rates, discusses football & fountains
At its regular meeting on Monday evening, the Brandon Selectboard unanimously approved the total tax rate for FY25, which comprises both the municipal rate for the town budget and the education rate for the school budget.