Sports

Bass activity levels are entirely driven by water temperature. In the summer, their high metabolism means frequent feeding; in the winter, they slow down dramatically.

Bass catch-and-release underway

ESSEX - Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing is underway, with some of the hottest bass fishing action in New England happening with the start of warmer weather. The catch-and-release bass fishing runs until Saturday, June 13, when the regular bass season opens, and the harvesting of bass is...

PlayCleanGo helps prevent spread of invasive species

BURLINGTON - Vermonters are invited to take simple but important steps to protect the state’s forests and outdoor spaces during PlayCleanGo® Awareness Week, June 6 to 13. Led by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), this national campaign encourages everyone who...

Wildcats end season with losses to LGUHS and West Rutland

WHITINGHAM—The Twin Valley baseball team ended the season with a pair of losses to difficult opponents that saw them slip slightly in the Division 4 standings headed into the playoffs.
On Tuesday, May 26, Twin Valley lost 6-4 in eight innings at home on Senior Night to No. 2 ranked Leland...

Public Safety June 4-10

Driver charged in crash
NEWFANE- Vermont State Police were dispatched to Wiswall Hill Road for a report of a one-vehicle crash at about 10:28 pm on Wednesday, May 13. Police say they identified Angela Litchfield, 50, of Newfane as the driver. According to police, their...

Chad Bullock tees off on the 14th hole during the Country Club of Vermont Stroke Play Series last week. Bullock finished third overall in the tournament. Photo Brandon Fox

Bullock finishes third in Vermont Stroke Play Series

WATERBURY CENTER—A West Dover resident turned in a strong showing at the Country Club of Vermont Stroke Play Series last week.
Chad Bullock tied for third place overall out of a field of 57 competitors in the tournament on May 28, shooting a 71 for even par.
Bullock, whose home...

Valley Thunder girls teams win AAU tournament

KEENE, NH—Two Valley Thunder AAU basketball teams won The Edge Basketball Blast Tournament over Memorial Day weekend at Keene State College.
The Valley Thunder girls high school team defeated New Hampshire Select 38-19 and the Valley Thunder 7/8 middle school girls team also defeated the 7...

Antlerless deer permits available

Vermont’s antlerless deer permit applications are now available online at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife (VTFW) website and from license agents. The VTFW board met on Wednesday, May 20 and set antlerless deer permit numbers for the fall deer hunting seasons. An antlerless permit allows a hunter...

TV track and field athletes target SVL, state meets

BENNINGTON—Heading into their final open meet of the season on Tuesday, May 19, some members of the Twin Valley track and field team were attempting to qualify for the Southern Vermont League meet.
Shane Vandal’s focus was on the 1500 meters in the final attempt to qualify for the Southern...

TV baseball eyes Southern Vermont League Division D title

WILMINGTON—Twin Valley’s baseball team has a string of important games coming up with the possibility of winning the Southern Vermont League Division D title at stake.
“We have a chance to win the Southern Vermont League,” said Twin Valley baseball coach Greg Nido. “The league we’re in,...

Twin Valley unified ends season on a high note with win over Otter Valley

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—The Twin Valley Unified basketball team ended their season in fine fashion with a 28-12 win in one half of basketball in the first Unified Basketball Season Ending Celebration at Hartford High School on Monday.
The game featured many good moments for the Wildcats on...