By Angelo Lynn BRANDON — After 41 years as an educator, including 17 years as a superintendent, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union Superintendent Jeanné Collins, 63, last Friday announced her resignation at the end of this school year. She said her […]
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Local News, State News
RNESU: Schools are stressed, dealing daily the best they can
By Angelo Lynn BRANDON — To say schools across the state are stressed is an understatement. That they are in crisis is a more accurate description, and one that school officials don’t shy away from. But in doing so, it’s […]
Featured, Local News
In Brandon, Paul Dame gathers Vermont GOP at ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ rally
By Ethan Weinstein BRANDON—About 150 people — some from hours away — weathered the cold and rain on the Brandon town green to support Paul Dame, the newly elected Vermont Republican party chair, and to protest the Biden presidency at […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
Otter Valley Walking Stick Theatre presents “The Addams Family”
Nov. 18-21 — BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School presents “The Addams Family,” a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, featuring an original story. It’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has […]
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Steven Kirby Quintet performs his ‘Illuminations Project’ live at Brandon Music
Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. —BRANDON— Brandon Music is delighted to welcome the return of the Steven Kirby Quintet for a special performance of contemporary and mainstream jazz. Guitarist, composer and educator Steven Kirby has built a reputation for […]
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SolarFest considers Brandon for its permanent home
By Angelo Lynn BRANDON — The town of Brandon is one of a dozen communities throughout central and southern Vermont that is in the running as the permanent home of SolarFest, the renewable energy festival that has drawn thousands of […]
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Chelsea Berry returns by popular demand to Brandon Music
Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Firm favorite Chelsea Berry returns to Brandon Music on Sept. 18. Berry is a singer-songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor calls her vocals “world class” […]
Local News
Brandon music has reopened, Gypsy Reel broke silence
By Katherine Lazarus BRANDON — After a hiatus, Brandon Music reopened on Sept. 4 with a rocking Celtic performance by Gypsy Reel. “We’re absolutely delighted to be reopening,” owner Edna Sutton said. “It’s really lovely that people are supporting us. […]
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New Music On The Point and Scrag Mountain Music present ‘A Murmur in the Trees’
Featuring a world premiere by Eve Beglarian for 24 double basses in a grove of trees Saturday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — New Music On The Point and Scrag Mountain Music are joining forces to create “A […]
Local News
RNESU welcomes 57 new employees
By Katherine Lazarus BRANDON — Students at Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union will greet a higher than usual number of new teachers and other school staff this school year. According to Superintendent Jeanné Collins, 57 new employees will take their positions […]