Sports

Trout Unlimited receives grant for project

DEERFIELD VALLEY - Last year the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited did a project placing strategic wood into 1.8 miles of Vose Brook, a coldwater tributary to the Deerfield River in Searsburg. Half the project area was located on private land, with public access managed by Great...

Wildcats drop close games to Minutemen, bullied by Bulldogs, Horde

MANCHESTER- Burr & Burton Academy used an eight-run first inning to get the jump on the visiting Twin Valley Wildcats. The Bulldogs grabbed that early lead and didn’t let go, as they topped the Wildcats 13-2 in high school softball on Thursday, May 5.
The Wildcats tried to claw back...

Trout Unlimited wants anglers to know the upper Deerfield is a great option for fishing.

The secret is out: Deerfield River a top spot

DEERFIELD VALLEY - Many throughout Windham County and Cheshire County, NH, know of the two trophy stretches for trout in the area: the Black River in Cavendish and the Sugar River in Newport, NH. The reaches of river have a two-fish limit but what fish they are. The problem of knowing about...

Lynne Sullivan was one of two Mount Snow Academy staff members honored at a recent VARA event.

Sullivan, Wyckoff recognized

STOWE - On Saturday, April 2, Mount Snow Academy staff members Lynne Sullivan and Brian Wyckoff were honored at the annual Vermont Alpine Racing Association recognition event.
Sullivan helped start MSA over 30 years ago and she was inducted into the VARA Hall of Fame for her contributions...

Cold ices game, pitcher delivers heat

WOODSTOCK- When it comes to high school softball, pitching often carries the day. Such was the case Saturday as the host Woodstock Wasps rode the hot hand of pitcher Jordan Allard all the way to a 12-0 win over the visiting Twin Valley Wildcats.
“The girls really played well in the field...

Participants at the start of the 2019 Spring into Health 5K at Grace Cottage Hospital.

Participants at the start of the 2019 Spring into Health 5K at Grace Cottage Hospital.

Get moving, get healthy

TOWNSHEND- It’s spring, time to get moving.
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s 13th annual Spring into Health 5K will take place on Saturday, May 7, with a shotgun start at Townshend Common at 8:30 am.
Or choose the virtual option and sign up to run, walk, roll or stroll...

Volunteer Noah Wein with a sign highlighting the presence of wild native brook trout in the upper Deerfield watershed.

Volunteer Noah Wein with a sign highlighting the presence of wild native brook trout in the upper Deerfield watershed.

Anglers encouraged to preserve brook trout

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Informational signs highlighting the presence of wild native brook trout in the upper Deerfield watershed will be posted this month thanks to a multi-party initiative. The signs encourage the conservation of Vermont’s official cold water fish.
The upper Deerfield...

“May the Fourth” rides feature Star Wars characters, collectables

RUTLAND- Come Alive Outside and its partners are inviting Star Wars fans of all ages and abilities to get out on the trails in honor of the Star Wars commemorative day, “May the Fourth.”
One hundred Grogus (Baby Yodas) have been lost on two trails in Rutland County and it is up to you to...

Fly Fishing Film Festival

ARLINGTON- The 2022 International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming April 29 and 30, with showings at the Arlington Common, 39338 Route 7A. The approximately two-hour presentation will feature nine short- and feature-length films from all corners of the globe showcasing the passion, lifestyle...

Twin Valley kicks off track season

ROCKINGHAM- Area high schools opened up the 2022 track and field season at Hadley Field on Wednesday, April 13, as Bellows Falls Union High School hosted the first meet of the season.
Local athletes competed and placed in a variety of events.
Twin Valley sent five athletes to the...