Sports

Fishing derby set for May 19

JACKSONVILLE- The Whitingham-Halifax Lions Club annual fishing derby will be held Saturday, May 19, from 9 to 11 am at the brook by the Whitingham Municipal Center in Jacksonville. The brook will be stocked by the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. There will be prizes and refreshments.

Baseball checks in with a win

By Randy Capitani
WILMINGTON- It was a busy week for the Twin Valley varsity baseball team. The Wildcats played four games in seven days and came away with their first win of the season.
On Thursday, May 3, Twin Valley hosted Green Mountain. The Chiefs rolled into Baker Field...

The Mount Snow Golf Club will host the Deerfield Valley Rotary Putt and Pour Tournament.

Rotary putt and pour tournament returns to Mount Snow

DOVER- On Friday, June 8, the Deerfield Valley Rotary will present the second annual Putt and Pour Tournament at the Mount Snow Golf Club. This event is an 18 hole scramble, consisting of four people per team.
At 1 pm, teams of four will begin at various holes for the putting competition...

Softball team drops three

WHITINGHAM- It was a difficult week for the Twin Valley softball team, as the Wildcats lost three games including a double header on Wednesday.
Green Mountain knocked off the Wildcats Friday afternoon in Whitingham 18-2. Green Mountain is the top-ranked team in division 3 and sports a...

A participant in last year’s Spring into Health 5K runs by Grace Cottage Hospital.

Run, stroll or walk for health and fitness

TOWNSHEND - Registration is now open for the Grace Cottage Spring into Health 5K. The family-friendly event takes place Saturday, May 12, Mother’s Day weekend, starting at 8:30 am on the Townshend Common.
The race will be professionally timed for competitors, but is open to all, whether...

Baseball finally gets back on diamond

SPRINGFIELD- Twin Valley Middle High School’s varsity baseball team finally had its first game of the season Thursday, April 26. While the Wildcats came up short against the Cosmos, 10-6, they were happy to finally get out on the grass and get a game under their belt.
“We were super...

Wildcat softball team off to slow start

MANCHESTER- The Twin Valley softball team looks much improved from a year ago. Unfortunately, that improvement hasn’t translated to wins during the early part of the season. The Wildcats dropped three games during the past week to fall to 0-4. Despite that, the team has been competitive and...

Conservancy acquires land on Equinox

MANCHESTER-The Nature Conservancy announces the expansion of the Mount Equinox Highlands Natural Area by 118 acres, bringing the total of conserved land at the natural area to 2,568 acres. The natural area, located in Manchester and Dorset, is one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse...

Mud season returns, trail groups urge caution

VERMONT- The Green Mountain Club, maintainer and protector of Vermont’s Long Trail and advocate for other hiking trails, along with the department of forests, parks and recreation, manager of Vermont state forests and parks, and the Green Mountain National Forest, announce the return of mud...

Students can sign up now for the resource management summer camp

WOODBURY- Students entering grades seven to 12 this fall are invited to sign up now for the Natural Resources Management Academy.
Now in its 11th year, it provides an opportunity for teens to explore the outdoors with other like-minded teens from Vermont and neighboring states and learn...