Sports

Soccer season is on its way, Twin Valley sets fall practice schedules

WHITINGHAM- All student-athletes entering grades nine to 12 at Twin Valley Middle High School are invited to pre-season soccer practice on Thursday, August 14, at the Old School Community Center in Wilmington.
The boys will practice from 8:30 am to 10:30 am; the girls also from 8:30 am to...

Local youth baseball team advances in playoffs

WHITINGHAM- Frontier defeated JC Electric 11-5 Monday in Pioneer Valley Youth Baseball League playoff action, thanks in part to an eight-run first inning.
Frontier jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Drew Crutch doubled, scoring two runs, Aiden Winn tripled, scoring...

Amherst squeezes past JC Electric

WHITINGHAM- Both teams were solid on the mound Sunday, but the Amherst Hurricanes were just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over JC Electric in Pioneer Valley Youth Baseball League Koufax Division play.
A wild pitch put JC Electric on the board in the bottom of...

Bird season, game limits are set

MONTPELIER – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has announced the 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting season dates and bag limits.
A statewide Vermont open hunting season for resident Canada geese will occur Monday, September 1 through Thursday, September 25. The daily bag limit...

Boaters, anglers asked to avoid loons

MONTPELIER - Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, Vermont Fish and Wildlife is asking boaters and anglers to enjoy loons from a safe distance this summer, and take precautions...

Antlerless hunting permit applications are available until Thursday, July 31.

Muzzleloader permit deadline soon

MONTPELIER - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds hunters that muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit applications are available on its website until Thursday, July 31.
The muzzleloader seasons, Thursday, October 30 through Sunday, November 2 ,and Saturday, December 6...

Bromley has unveiled the new Mountain Towers climbing adventure.

First-of-its-kind experience opens

PERU - Mountain Towers is a brand-new climbing adventure at Bromley Adventure Park. It is the first and only resort east of the Mississippi to have this unique attraction. It’s a vertical playground that features multi-faceted floating cubes and suspended steps in various arrangements that create...

Trey Dupuis came on in relief during JC Electric’s win on Monday. photo by Stacy Birch

Local nine rolls over Greenfield

WHITINGHAM- Aiden Stone collected four hits in four at bats as JC Electric defeated Greenfield 17-2 in Koufax League play on Monday, July 7. Stone doubled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fourth inning.
JC Electric jumped...

JC Electric takes win over Frontier

WHATELY, MA- Osiah Ballard struck out 10 batters as the pitcher led JC Electric past Frontier 10-3 on Friday, June 27, at Herlihy field in Koufax League U14 play. Ballard surrendered three hits and three runs over five and two-thirds innings while walking three.
Frontier was first to get...

Tips to ensure safe summer boating

MONTPELIER - As boaters visit Vermont’s lakes and ponds this spring and summer, the Agency of Natural Resources and partners are offering a few tips on how to stay safe and protect Vermont’s natural resources.
Whether at a Vermont state park, Vermont Fish and Wildlife access area or...