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Vermont Fish and Wildlife reminds hunters that waterfowl hunting blinds may not be placed on or in the waters of the state earlier than the first Saturday in September.

Don't place that blind just yet

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VTFW) reminds hunters that waterfowl hunting blinds may not be placed on or in the waters of the state earlier than the first Saturday in September. Anyone placing a blind must have their name and address permanently and legibly shown on the blind...

Valley Thunder summer league girls team undefeated

WHITINGHAM- The Valley Thunder grade 8 - 12 girls team went undefeated in the Southern Vermont Summer League this year, which includes opponents from Mount Anthony and Arlington. The team posted a 6-0 record and won every game by double digits during July and August. The team’s superb defense and...

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Flyin Ryan Adventure scholarship recently awarded to Marlboro man

Nate Harvey, of Marlboro, is one of the latest recipients of The Flyin Ryan Adventure Scholarship. This scholarship program exists to provide monetary awards to assist adventurers of all kinds, from all around the world, in pursuing their passions. Applicants must come up with a personal set...

Mount Snow to host Eastern States Cup Intense Downhill

DOVER—The MAXXIS event will be the fifth race in the 2026 Intense Cycles Downhill Series, with the most recent race being held on Sunday, July 12, at Killington Resort. This weekend’s event is the last in Vermont for the season, with the remaining four races taking place at Thunder...

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Two area riders participate in race to raise millions for cancer research

On Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Participants from local communities will be among those helping support the...

Giovanni Linnehan, 11, is a student at Vermont Valley Tae Kwon Do in Wilmington.

Linnehan brings home multiple golds from world martial arts championship

Giovanni Linnehan competed in the US Open World Martial Arts Championships and the Adidas Traditional Tae Kwon Do Circuit in Orlando, FL, July 2 through 4. Over 4,000 competitors from the US and other countries attended. Linnehan placed first in multiple divisions: continuous sparring, forms,...

Specialized camo breaks up the human silhouette and mimics surroundings allowing hunters to blend in to open or semi-open environments.

State migratory game bird hunting dates announced

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VTFW) has announced the 2026-2027 migratory game bird hunting season dates and bag limits. A printable copy of the Migratory Bird Syllabus can be downloaded from the VTFW website under “Hunt” – “Waterfowl.” A printed version also will be available from...

Pickleball tournament raises funds for United Way

DOVER—A pickleball tournament last weekend organized by the Southern Vermont Board of Realtors will help give a local charity a boost.
The tournament was first started three years ago and each year the Southern Vermont Board of Realtors has asked their membership for suggestions as far as...

Soccer ref clinic at Old School

WILMINGTON—There will be a clinic for anyone interested in refereeing high school soccer on Saturday, August 15, from 9 am to 12 pm. The course consists of classroom instruction at the Old School Community Center, followed by on-field training on Hayford Field. The cost is $50 and includes...

Open registration for Retreat bike ramble

BRATTLEBORO— Registration is now open for the third annual Retreat Farm Ramble, a cycling event on Sunday, August 16, that will take riders on gentle hills, through farmland and along riversides in the Brattleboro area.
In its third year, the ramble will include a 33-mile mixed gravel and...