Sports

Fishing derby set for May 17

JACKSONVILLE - The Deerfield Valley Lions Club annual fishing derby will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9 to 11 am at the Whitingham Municipal Center, at 2948 Vermont Route 100. The brook will be stocked by the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. Barbecue lunch provided to all...

Sailboats enjoying a breezy ride on Harriman Reservoir.

Sailboat mooring signups

WILMINGTON - The Windham Sailing club is accepting applications for sailboat moorings for the 2025 season. There are a limited number of mooring spots available for 20-foot-long or smaller sailboats at Ward’s Cove on Harriman Reservoir.
The lake is owned by Great River Hydro, LLC, and...

Fast start propels Phantoms to win

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley varsity softball team had a rough outing Friday, May 2, at their home field, as they dropped a 26-4 decision to the visiting Proctor Phantoms.
The Phantoms wasted little time, scoring two runs in the first inning, five in the second, and four in the third. The...

Registration open for basketball camps

WILMINGTON - The 29th annual Deerfield Valley basketball camp for children entering grades five through nine will be held at Twin Valley Middle High School from Tuesday, June 24, to Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 4 pm daily. Camp director is Buddy Hayford.
The daily schedule includes...

Eye on the prize

Twin Valley baseball notches win

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley varsity baseball team won its first game of the season Friday, taking a 6-5 decision over the visiting Proctor Phantoms. The Wildcats were powered by big hits from senior catcher Seth Wrathall and solid pitching by sophomore Halen Ranslow and junior Max Nido.
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Twin Valley hosted Rutland in Unified Basketball play Monday afternoon. The visitors pulled out a 56-45 win over the host Wildcats. Above, Twin Valley’s Chloe Lashway dribbles the ball upcourt alongside teammate John Michael Richard. Rutland’s Joshua Shain, #22, trails the play. Twin Valley is now 1-3 on the season. They will host Mill River on Monday, May 5, at 1:45 pm. Randy Capitani

Unified teams square off

Wildcats capture first win of season

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley Wildcats wrapped up a trio of varsity softball home games Tuesday afternoon with a 26-9 loss to visiting Mill River.
“It was a close game through the fourth inning,” said Twin Valley coach Fran Cunningham.
Mill River led 4-2 after the third inning, before...

Dragon boat registration open

LAKE CHAMPLAIN - Registration is now open for the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival, to be held August 3. Dragonheart Vermont is a local breast cancer support organization. This annual charity event will be held on Burlington’s waterfront to support those affected by cancer. This year’s...

The oldest buck reported in 2024 was 11 years old, according to an analysis of its tooth.

Deer tooth testing results

RUTLAND - Hunters who provided the Vermont Fish and Wildlife department with a tooth from a deer can find its age by visiting the department’s website.
A total of 1,925 usable deer teeth were received from successful hunters in 2024. When added to the 1,336 deer examined by biologists...