Sports

Summer festival leaps back into region

EAST DORSET- The Vermont Summer Festival will celebrate 25 years at Harold Beebe Farm this summer with new footing in all competition, schooling, and lunging rings. The festival will run for six consecutive weeks from Tuesday, July 3, through Sunday, August 12, with diverse offerings for...

A group of riders enjoying the downhill cruise through Jamaica during last year’s tour.

A group of riders enjoying the downhill cruise through Jamaica during last year’s tour.

Tour de Grace ready to roll July 7

TOWNSHEND- Registration is open for the annual bicycle ride to benefit Grace Cottage Hospital. This family-friendly event is perfect for anyone in decent shape who knows how to ride a bike.
The scenic route is 19 miles, mostly downhill, from Stratton Mountain Resort to Grace Cottage...

Boaters, including jet ski riders, should wear proper flotation devices and avoid alcohol use when out on the water.

Make safety top water sport priority

CONCORD, MA - As the July Fourth holiday weekend approaches and summer vacation is here for many, more people will be recreating near or in the water in New England.
Now is the time to think about water safety and boating safety. Each year, an average of 3,880 people drown in the United...

Registration underway for Race for the Cure

MANCHESTER CENTER- Early bird online registration is open for the Susan G. Komen Vermont Race for the Cure, to be held on Saturday, July 21. Registration is $20 for an adult, or $5 for youth (12 and under). Register now to be a part of the 26th annual Race for the Cure, beginning at Riley Rink...

Forest tent caterpillars make a return

MONTPELIER- Forest tent caterpillars have hatched, according to forest health specialists from the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. These insects are expected to cause defoliation again this summer in maple forests throughout Vermont.
Forest tent caterpillars will...

Mount Snow has the answer for what to do with the kids this summer

DOVER- As local schools wind down for the summer and parents begin asking themselves “What do we do with the kids for the summer?” Mount Snow may have the answer. The mountain’s midweek Outdoor Exploration Camp returns for the summer Monday, June 25, with a plethora of activities geared for...

Twin Valley Middle High School spring athlete award winners

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School handed out the 2018 spring athletic awards earlier this month. Awards were given out to student athletes from the baseball and softball varsity teams.
Varsity Baseball
Most Improved: Izaak Park
Shawn Parris Award:...

Sadawga, Raponda programs hope to keep invasive species out of lake water

Greeter program starts second year
WILMINGTON- The Lake Raponda Aquatic Nuisance Control Greeter Program opened its second year on Memorial Day weekend, and will continue through Labor Day. The program is partially funded through a grant...

Chairlift to get new life

LONDONDERRY- Magic Mountain is purchasing and installing Stratton’s current “Snow Bowl” Poma fixed-grip quad chairlift as a new base-to-summit lift for the 2019 season. The Poma quad lift will replace Magic’s current Black Chair which had been operating as a double passenger capacity lift. The...

Local athletes wrap up track season

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Athletes from area schools took part in state track championships across Vermont this past week.
Twin Valley Middle High School’s varsity track team had a solid day at the D4 track and field state championships Friday at Green Mountain High School in Chester.
“The...