Sports

Use trail finder to get that perfect hike

VERMONT- Trail Finder, a premier online resource for finding trails in Vermont and New Hampshire, invites businesses that serve outdoor enthusiasts to put themselves on the map. Trailside Services, a component within Trail Finder’s online trails database, connects trail users to local businesses...

Birdathon

VERMONT- This spring celebrate a love for birds and nature by participating in the Audubon Vermont Birdathon on Saturday, May 22. Raise much-needed funds for conservation while taking part in one of America’s most popular—and growing—pastimes.
There’s no better time for watching (and...

Grace Cottage’s 12th annual Spring into Health 5K

TOWNSHEND- Registration is now open for Grace Cottage’s 12th annual Spring into Health 5K. The registration fee helps Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital to continue providing excellent patient care in the community.
This year’s event will be held both in-person and virtually. There...

The 2021 Twin Valley varsity softball team. Front row: Hannah Sullivan, Rita Messing, Sadie Boyd, and Jayden Crawford. Back row: coach Joni Sullivan, Hailey Tine, Elizabeth Thurber, Winter Nakos, Chloe Joyce, Jazmyn Dix, Alissa Bird, Lillian Barber, Kaley Mola, and coach Leah Putnam.

Twin Valley softball comes back to the field for the first time in two years

WHITINGHAM- It’s been two years since a varsity softball team took the field at Twin Valley Middle High School. Of course, that was because the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 shutdown.
But now the sport is back, albeit with some pandemic modifications, and first-year...

Training program honors Hyde’s legacy

Mount Snow has an excellent program for its staff to improve their skills. The sixth annual Hyde Academy was held at the Mount Snow Ski and Ride School Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28. Begun seven years ago to honor the legacy of J.P. (Pat) Hyde, ski and ride pros are recommended by their...

Jack McHale, left, attempts to elude Casey Sibilia during a drill at the 2014 Deerfield Valley
Soccer Camp. The annual summer camp returns for its 32nd year in August. File photo

Jack McHale, left, attempts to elude Casey Sibilia during a drill at the 2014 Deerfield Valley Soccer Camp. The annual summer camp returns for its 32nd year in August. File photo

Summer soccer camp kicking off

WILMINGTON- The 32nd annual Deerfield Valley Soccer Camp will be held this summer from Monday, August 2, to Friday, August 6. Camp to be held daily from 9 am noon at the Old High School and is open to boys and girls entering grades kindergarten through nine.
Due to potential COVID-19 and...

State officials are urging hikers and bikers to avoid muddy trails during spring runoff.

State officials are urging hikers and bikers to avoid muddy trails during spring runoff.

Caution urged during spring trail use

VERMONT- The Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation and its partners remind hikers of mud season at this time of year and ask for the public’s help protecting Vermont’s trails. This year, COVID-19 is still a dominant concern, even with more people vaccinated. FPR and partners are asking...

Summer camp listing now available

WINDHAM COUNTY- In lieu of Youth Services’ annual Summer Camp Fair this spring, there is a downloadable spreadsheet of all camps in the area on the Youth Services website.
Dates, age range, cost, and scholarship availability will be listed as well as contact information. Past camps that...

Early bird deadline for virtual run or walk

Vermont – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont has opened registration for its first For Kids’ Sake Virtual Fun Run. All proceeds will support the mission of creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
This fundraiser is not just...

Hydropower dam relicensing talks coming soon

GREENFIELD, MA – The Connecticut River Conservancy is hosting virtual Hydropower Coffee Hour events to discuss and answer questions about the five Connecticut River hydropower facilities that applied for renewed operating licenses in December. The five facilities include the Turners Falls Dam and...