Sports

Twin Valley comeback falls short, ‘Cats overcome Rebels’ rally

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley boys’ varsity had its second match of the season, hosting Green Mountain at Hayford Field. The visitors built a big lead and then had to hold off a late-match rally from the Wildcats. But in the end, Green Mountain headed home with a 4-3 win.
“Green Mountain...

Wildcats shut out Long Trail, fall to Rebels

DORSET- Twin Valley has a motto this soccer season of “80 minutes strong.” On Wednesday, the girls showed they have taken that to heart as they earned their first win of the season, shutting out Long Trail School 2-0.
Taylor Smart gave the Wildcats the lead, knocking in a loose ball midway...

Twin Valley has holes to fill but coach optimistic for solid season

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley boys’ varsity soccer team brings back a veteran squad that fell just short of an undefeated season in 2023. The Wildcats’ quest for perfection stopped a goal short when they lost 1-0 to Winooski in the Division 4 championship match last November.
“I’m...

Hungry Lion bike tour returns next month

WHITINGHAM - The 13th Hungry Lion Bike Tour, sponsored by the Deerfield Valley Lions, will be held on Saturday, September 28. The beautiful Town Hill will be the event base. This fall foliage cycling tour has become a favorite in New England and includes five different rides for cyclists of all...

Twin Valley girls look to stay strong all game, all season long

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley girls’ varsity soccer team has a new slogan, “80 minutes strong.” That saying was plastered across the backs of practice shirts the girls wore earlier this week, meant to signify the team’s attitude toward how they will finish games this fall.
“We have...

Clark, Graves, Lunde among 2024 inductees to the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

KILLINGTON - The who’s who of Vermont’s ski and snowboarding world will gather at Killington’s K1 Lodge on Saturday, October 19, to celebrate the induction of the class of 2024 into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The event, hosted by the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe,...

Twin Valley varsity soccer teams will begin practices on August 15. Parents should plan on attending an information meeting August 14 at the high school in Whitingham.
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Fall soccer signups and practices coming soon

WILMINGTON - All student-athletes entering grades nine to 12 at Twin Valley Middle High School are invited to pre-season soccer practice on Thursday, August 15 at the Old School Community Center.
The boys will practice from 8:30 to 10:30 am; the girls from 9 to 11 am. Boys and girls...

Local squad wraps up summer league season

Deerfield, MA- JC Electric wrapped up 14U postseason play with a 2-2 record during the round robin playoff tournament, beating West County Palmeri Electric 15-13 and losing to Amherst 18-8 and Brattleboro 3-2.
JC Electric played Palmeri Electric on Thursday, completing a game started two...

Beware invasive pests

VERMONT - For many Vermonters and out-of-state visitors, summer means camping, hiking, and taking part in other outdoor recreational fun. However, these activities can all spread invasive plants, insects, and diseases, unless steps are taken to minimize damage to the environment.
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A clinic at the Southern Vermont Pickleball Club.

A clinic at the Southern Vermont Pickleball Club.

Pickleball fundraiser

DOVER- The Southern Vermont Board of Realtors will be hosting a pickleball tournament to benefit United Way of Windham County. The event takes place Saturday, July 27, following the Blueberry Parade. Sign-in is at 12:30 pm and the play-time is at 1 pm. The rain date is Sunday, July 28, with a 9:...