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Louder, of Sky Farms Labradors in Jacksonville, will show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday.

Louder, of Sky Farms Labradors in Jacksonville, will show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday.

Local dog to show at prestigious club

JACKSONVILLE- Local chocolate Labrador retriever, CH SecretWinn’s Loud & Clear Sky Farm, will be at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show this month.
Labradors show at 10:15 am (ring 5) on Tuesday, May 9, in New York City. “Louder” will be Labrador retriever catalog #7 and owner-...

Book on 10th Mountain Division wins an award

MANCHESTER CENTER-The International Skiing History Association, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve and advance the knowledge of ski history, announced the 19 recipients of its annual awards honoring the best works of history published during 2022. Among the winners is Vermont...

Lampreys are anadromous: they come to fresh water to spawn and their young return to the sea to grow into adults.

Lampreys are anadromous: they come to fresh water to spawn and their young return to the sea to grow into adults.

Spring means its fish migration season in river

It is spring and the upriver migrations of shad, American eel, sea lamprey and other minor players in the migration game are getting underway. Unfortunately, many people do not like sea lamprey even though they have never seen one, but they know they do not like it. Unfortunately, it is the...

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Pints for Parks kicks off at Jamaica State Park on May 6

BRATTLEBORO- “Brewing up adventure” isn’t just a motto for Whetstone Beer Co., it’s a way of life. Partners David Hiler and Tim and Amy Brady were brought together by not just a love of beer, but also a love of adventure. Their years of exploring the beauty of Vermont state parks has led them to...

The trails at Stratton Mountain were lit up March 18 for the 24 Hours of Stratton.

The trails at Stratton Mountain were lit up March 18 for the 24 Hours of Stratton.

Ski-athon has 600 participants

STRATTON- The 11th annual 24 Hours of Stratton, held at the Stratton Mountain Resort on March 18 and 19, was a success. The dumping of 41 inches of snow just days before the event satisfied any pent-up excitement to ride the mountain all day Saturday, Saturday night, and Sunday.
Thanks...

Extreme wrestling to benefit school

POWNAL- Xtreme Wrestling Alliance is coming to Pownal Elementary School for a night of electrifying matches and larger-than-life characters! The event is scheduled to feature six highly anticipated matches, including “The Gouda Guy” Mikey Cheese versus Andy Bivians, “Courageous” Christina Marie...

Spring wildflower walk takes place this weekend

TOWNSHEND- The early spring wildflowers are blooming! It’s time for the West Townshend Country Store’s annual spring wildflower walk. Organizers would like to go out Saturday, April 22, at 2:30 pm, with Sunday as a rain date.
They are considering a hike into the Tannery Brook Ravine in...

Kelly Clark soared over Mount Snow’s halfpipe during the 2012 Dew Tour competition.

Kelly Clark soared over Mount Snow’s halfpipe during the 2012 Dew Tour competition.

Clark, Chaffee part of HOF class

VERMONT- The Vermont Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its class of 2023.
The inductees are Olympic alpine skiers Suzi Chaffee, of Rutland, and Doug Lewis, of Middlebury; three-time Olympic snowboard medalist Kelly Clark, of West Dover; two-time Olympic mountain biker Lea Davison,...

The Twin Valley soccer team is holding an egg hunt fundraiser on Wednesday.

Egg hunt on Wednesday

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley girls’ varsity soccer team is fundraising so the players can attend a summer team camp.
They are hosting an egg hunt with the Easter bunny on Wednesday, April 5, at 4:30 pm at Old School Community Center.
There will be face painting, a bake sale,...

On course during a New England Masters race at West Mountain in Queensbury, NY.
Courtesy nemsracing.org

On course during a New England Masters race at West Mountain in Queensbury, NY. Courtesy nemsracing.org

Recreational ski racing not just about winning: It’s also about friendships

Each weekend ski racers don their helmets, clamp on knee armor, wear shielded gloves, and use shoulder pads. While perhaps not always as glamorous as ancient knights dressed for battle, these warriors face a challenging foe: The mountain. Sometimes courses are icy.
“It’s an adrenalin rush...