Sports

Bust out those ugly sweaters, have fun

DOVER- Looking to work off a few extra calories after those holiday meals? Got some less-than-flattering knits shoved into the back of the closet? Then the Ugly Sweater Fun Run may be the perfect way to help clean out the closet and stay fit and trim while helping out a good cause.
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Students at leadership conference

Twin Valley Middle High School students Owen Grinold, Jack McHale, Eric Bolognani, Kylie Reed, Sadie Boyd, and Jayden Crawford (l-r) were part of 275 students from around the state who recently attended the two-day Vermont State Athletic Directors Association student leadership conference in...

Courchesne’s nine points help keep Simmons close

BOSTON- Wellesley College basketball outscored host Simmons University 13 to 11 over the final 5:48 of the fourth quarter to hang on for a 50 - 48 victory in an entertaining contest.
Junior Kirra Courchesne, of Wilmington, VT, chipped in with nine points off the Simmons bench.
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Forest service issues tree-cutting permits

RUTLAND- USs Forest Service officials in Vermont are encouraging the public to purchase Christmas tree removal permits should they be interested in a $5 tree for the holidays. This year, all fourth-graders can take advantage of the Every Kid in a Park Initiative and get a free Christmas tree...

Twin Valley Middle High School varsity athletes recognized for fall season

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School held an awards ceremony for its fall sports Monday evening. A number of athletes were recognized for their achievements.
The boys’ varsity soccer team finished 16-1. Their only loss was to Stowe in the D3 state championship match November 7....

Pros offer tips on winter driving

DALTON, NH- Winter has gotten off to a quick start for much of the United States. Stretches of cold temperatures and abundant frozen precipitation have already resulted in slippery driving conditions. While the weather has been challenging, people must still continue to get to work, school, and...

Forester presents program on current use program and how to manage land

BRATTLEBORO- The Windham Regional Woodlands Association is sponsoring a presentation by Windham County Forester Sam Schneski on Vermont’s Use Value Appraisal Program on Wednesday, November 28, at 7 pm, at 130 Austine Drive, Holton Hall, fourth floor.
The Use Value Appraisal program, also...

Top chops

Students from Vermont Valley Tae Kwon Do, in Wilmington, competed recently at the Vermont State IPPONE Nationals in Westminster, where there were over 250 competitors. Dustin Hollister, center, took first place in the Forms Division, and first place in the Sparring Division. Logan Moore, left,...

Kirra Courchesne

Local plays well in season opener

BOSTON- Senior forward Sophie Gershon (New York, NY) came off the bench to score 17 points to lead four players in double digits for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology women’s basketball team in a 78 - 46 win over host Simmons University at Moore Gymnasium in the season opener for both...

Well-represented

Five 4-H’ers from Windham and Windsor counties 4-H clubs were among the 28 Vermont youths who had an opportunity to represent Vermont at the Northeast Regional 4-H Horse Contest last month in Pembroke and Pittsfield, NH. They were, left to right, front: Tanya Wheeler, Wilmington; Rylie Zager,...