Sports

Wildcats win in OT, stay unbeaten

WILMINGTON- When the schedule for the Twin Valley varsity boys’ soccer team came out this summer, fans probably circled one match as a “must see” game. That would have been Thursday’s meeting with Stratton Mountain School. Those fans were not disappointed, as Twin Valley and SMS played tooth...

Twin Valley girls’ soccer team opens season with a pair of victories

BELLOWS FALLS- The Twin Valley Middle High School girls’ varsity soccer team has kicked the season off with a great start, winning their opening match at Bellows Falls 2-1 on Thursday, September 6.
“It was a nice way to start off the season, said Twin Valley coach Robert Bolognani. “It was...

TV boys score 19 goals in two matches

WINDSOR- The Twin Valley Middle High School boys’ varsity soccer team played its first road game of the season on Thursday, September 6. The Wildcats made the trek up Interstate 91 to face the Yellow Jackets and came back with a bundle of goals and a 10-0 win over the hosts.
Sophomore...

Wildcats wallop Otters in soccer season opener

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley boys’ varsity soccer team began its 2018 season with a 5-0 win over Otter Valley High School Wednesday evening. The victory was the 13th win in the past 14 openers for the Wildcats and coach Buddy Hayford.
“It was a good, decisive, opening win,” said Hayford...

Take precautions to deal with heat

VERMONT- As the temperatures stay high, people should pay attention to the heat while outside. While enjoying the warm weather, it’s important to remember there are hazards that come with the season: heat, thunderstorms, flash flooding, and dangers associated with outdoor recreational activities...

Twin Valley boys’ varsity soccer returns with a full squad of seasoned players

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley Middle High School varsity soccer team returns a full squad of seasoned players for the upcoming fall campaign. Coach Buddy Hayford is excited about the depth the team has and is looking for another strong season out of the Wildcats.
“It’s so early, it’s hard to...

Golf for the Grayter good of dogs

DOVER- As demand for its services continues to grow, New York-based nonprofit The Grayter Good Weimaraner Rescue is gearing up for another major fundraising event.
The second annual Doglegs Golf Outing is being held at Mount Snow Golf Club on Saturday, September 29. All proceeds will go...

Bike tour introduces new ride choices

WHITINGHAM- On Saturday, September 29, riders in the Hungry Lion Bike Tour will have the opportunity to enjoy two brand-new ride choices. The tour is adding a five-mile loop for beginner cyclists and families as well as a challenging 25-mile “Gravel Grinder” on primarily gravel and dirt roads....

A nature walk accompanied by verse

WILMINGTON- Woodford State Park and the Poetry Party of Pettee Memorial Library have partnered to offer visitors to the park a walk interspersed with words: through Wednesday, September 5, at each of 13 strategic spots along the park’s trails a different poem is posted.
Each simply...

Exploring plants on Hogback Mountain

MARLBORO- On Saturday, August 25, from 10 am to 12 pm, wildflower and medicinal plant expert Allison Turner will lead a hike through the Hogback Mountain Conservation Area to discover the late summer/early fall flowers.
Participants can expect to see some interesting items, like a reddish-...