Rev. Bill stepping down from Brandon church

Brandon’s Congregational Church will host a thank-you and farewell gathering for Rev. William L. Bartholomew this Sunday, Oct. 10, after the church service during coffee hour.

Fall Guide: Take a walk on the new interconnecting trails in Brandon

Developing the Brandon Greenways has been a journey involving dozens of committee members and years of dedicated effort.

The Twangtown Paramours bring new tracks to Brandon

Catch this acoustic husband and wife duo when they play a show on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Brandon Music.

Peter Karpak Jr., 71, longtime Ripton resident

Even from a young age, Peter had an engineering mindset and had a love for ham radio, receiving his ham radio license at the age of 12 (one of the youngest to do so). Peter also had a creative side, expressed through his passion for music, and was a talen … (read more)

Laura King shows work from 120-day art challenge

The Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon is opening a new exhibit by Brandon-based artist and educator, Laura King.

Laura King shows work from 120-day art challenge

BRANDON — The Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon is opening a new exhibit by Brandon-based artist and educator, Laura King on Friday, Sept. 24. A public reception will be held to mark the opening on Friday from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit will remain on vi … (read more)

Silent comedy screens at Brandon Town Hall

Relive the golden age of screen comedy with a silent film program, complete with live music, on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Brandon Town Hall and Community Center.The evening’s featured attraction is “Tramp Tramp Tramp” (1926), a full-length com … (read more)

24 double basses gather to ‘Murmur in the Trees’

BRANDON — New Music On The Point and Scrag Mountain Music are joining forces to create “A Murmur in the Trees” — an immersive concert experience performed in nature. The concerts will feature works inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem of the same name. The … (read more)

Gov. Scott in Brandon: We are stronger after Irene

BRANDON — On the 10th anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene, Brandon served as the symbolic poster child for towns from all across Vermont that suffered immense flood damage during that storm. Gov. Phil Scott held a press conference there last Wednesday, Au … (read more)

Man charged in Wallingford robbery suspected of Shoreham and Brandon crimes

Federal law enforcement officials have accused a Center Rutland man of robbing a Wallingford Cumberland Farms at knifepoint and indicate that he is a suspect in a series of similar armed robberies at convenience stores, including in Shoreham, Brandon and … (read more)

Man armed with knife robs stores in Shoreham and Brandon

SHOREHAM / BRANDON — Police are investigating armed robberies in Shoreham and Brandon this past weekend, where stores captured images of the assailant wearing the same sweatshirt at both crime scenes.The first robbery took place Saturday morning, Aug. 21, … (read more)

Gun charges for Brandon felon

BRANDON — A Brandon man is facing charges of illegally possessing firearms just weeks after his neighbor penned a USA Today commentary about “assault-weaponed bullies” in the town of about 4,000 people.Federal and local authorities raided Eric Grenier’s h … (read more)

Addison County sheriff defends his handling of body cam incident

MIDDLEBURY — At a press conference Wednesday morning called by Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton to provide his own “spin” on events relating to an “unprofessional conduct” complaint against him filed by the Brandon selectboard, and a separate complaint … (read more)

Brandon gets the blues

This Wednesday, Aug. 11, Brandon will welcome blues enthusiasts for the Vermont Blues Retreat — a four-day adult camp with master classes, workshops, discussions, jam sessions, rehearsals and public performances. The retreat will culminate in a faculty co … (read more)

Cafe Provence seeks new owners

BRANDON — After 17 years of long days in the kitchen and seven-day work weeks, Chef Robert Barral and Line Barral have opted to list their marquee restaurant, bakery and associated building for sale. Chef Robert, who just turned 68 last week, and Line, 65 … (read more)

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