Lee J. Kahrs
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Pandemic claims several signature summer events
ADDISON COUNTY & BRANDON — In Vergennes, the city council on Tuesday made it official there will be no Vergennes Day for the first time since the event…
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Brandon raises big bucks to get local man outdoors in all-terrain wheelchair
BRANDON — Ben Wimett has been hunting and fishing for over 20 years, but it’s gotten more difficult as he’s gotten older. “My body has gotten some arthritis…
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Assistant AG runs for lieutenant governor
BURLINGTON — The global pandemic hasn’t changed the issues Molly Gray is running on in her campaign for lieutenant governor, just amplified them. Gray, 36, an assistant attorney…
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Brandon Environmental Film Competition highlights young talent
BRANDON — One of the things that connect one person to another is stories. Whether it’s shared experiences or unique perspectives on issues, stories can not only bring…
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Olivia’s Croutons gives away bread-baking kits
BRANDON — Like many area businesses, Olivia’s Croutons in the Forestdale section of Brandon is seeing a drop in production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And like many…
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The pandemic does not dampen the need to perform
BRANDON — “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” That quote by Pablo Picasso on the importance of the arts to any society seems…
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Senate measure would extend stay on evictions during pandemic
BRANDON — A measure being considered by the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs would put a stay on evictions, foreclosures and repossessions during the…
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New distillery to bring moonshine to the masses
BRANDON — The owners of Ripton Mountain Distillery were simply drinking their own moonshine almost two years ago when someone suggested they go into the distilling business. Co-owner…
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Brandon fire chief is out, citing “differences”
BRANDON — The Dunmore Hose Company is currently without a fire chief. Brandon Fire Chief Roman Wdowiak has resigned citing internal policy disputes and philosophical differences with the…
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ATV enthusiasts plan Brandon trail system
BRANDON — A group of all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts is working to create a better trail system in Brandon and legitimize ATV riding in the area. The goal is…
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400 abused animals rescued in Brandon
BRANDON — The number of animals relocated from a troubled farm in Brandon has risen to 400. Police executing a warrant on Jan. 31 initially seized 125 animals…
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UPDATED: 120 animals rescued from Brandon farm
BRANDON — More than 100 animals were seized from a farm on Kimball Road this past Friday, and the property owner has been charged with animal abuse. The…
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Pittsford board takes a stand on gun rights
PITTSFORD – The Pittsford selectboard has unanimously supported a resolution making the Sunshine Village a gun owner sanctuary. The resolution claims the right to nullify, or invalidate, laws…
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OV board backs 2.2% increase in spending
BRANDON — The Otter Valley Unified Union school district board last week approved a proposed $20,377,427 fiscal year 2021 budget that would increase spending over the current year…
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Safer Society program seeks mentors to help kids overcome trauma
BRANDON – In a world where advocates are hard to find and harder to keep, where the most vulnerable are keen for guidance and support, there is New…
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Leicester rallies around house-fire victims
LEICESTER — The Counter family of Leicester lost everything in a Jan. 2 fire that consumed their mobile home and killed several animals, but they are heartened by…