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The sun was shining brightly over Long John trail at Mount Snow early Monday morning. Photo by Hans Stuting/Mount Snow

Vermont ski areas could see record business over MLK weekend

MONTPELIER- A strong early season, rock-solid reservation numbers and a very timely snowstorm looming in the forecast could add up to record business at Vermont ski areas over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, according to a press release issued Thursday afternoon by the...

No place like home: Wildcats top Eagles

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley used a stifling defense to shut down the Arlington Eagles Monday evening, allowing the Wildcats to run away with a 65-41 win in boys’ varsity basketball. The turning point was the second quarter, as Twin Valley held Arlington to five points while scoring 19.
It was...

Twin Valley turns up the intensity

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley girls’ basketball coach Buddy Hayford has been looking for a way to up the intensity level of the team during the first month of the season. On Tuesday, he found a formula that worked, at least for one game. He did that in part by turning back the clock and dusting off...

Scoring woes Wildcat girls’ downfall

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley girls’ varsity basketball team has had its moments this year. The problem for the Wildcats has been putting those moments together for a full 32 minutes. That was evident in Saturday afternoon’s game with Arlington, as the Wildcats made a good effort but couldn’t play...

The John Oates family

Ugly sweater fun run

On Saturday, December 15, The Gathering Place in West Dover hosted the Ugly Sweater Fun Run. The run took place on the Valley Trail and was attended by locals and some from farther away. Prizes were awarded for the best group, oldest registrant, and the one who came the farthest. The first 25...

Jack McHale

Boys ride strong second half to win

LUDLOW- Coming out of the holiday break, the Twin Valley boys’ basketball team needed a solid win to get their season back on track after a second half meltdown in their previous game before the holidays.
The Wildcats got that win Saturday afternoon at Black River High School, using a...

Courchesne sisters helping their teams win

West Hartford, CT - The Northern Vermont University-Lyndon women’s basketball team pulled away from a 32-32 halftime tie and defeated the University of St. Joseph 73-62 on Saturday.
Freshman guard Tayler Courchesne, of Wilmington, VT, scored four points in six minutes of play to help her...

Coaches sought for girls on the run

BRATTLEBORO- Girls on the Run spring coach registration is now open. The 10-week program incorporates running to teach critical life skills, encourage personal development, and foster team building and community service.
Schools, by county, in need of coaches include in Bennington County...

Twin Valley snowboarders ready to crush it

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley Middle High School snowboard team is looking to build on last year’s strong performances. According to the team’s coach, the team’s top riders are bringing back a wealth of experience and skill.
“Any of these four guys can win a competition on any day,” said...

Jennifer Garrett enjoyed last year’s Hoot, Toot & Whistle snowshoe race. Ben Kimball Photography

Hoot, Toot & Whistle snowshoe 5K

READSBORO- On Saturday, January 19, starting at 9 am, snowshoe competitors, hikers, and family fun seekers will gather for the 10th annual Hoot, Toot and Whistle 5K Snowshoe Race and Hike named after the railroad that once traversed the same trail. Over a century ago engineers surveyed the...