Sports

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...

The state is looking for input on proposed wakeboat rules.

Wakeboat rule changes being considered by Vermont

VERMONT- The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public input on draft changes to Vermont’s Use of Public Waters Rules, including the wakeboat rule. DEC will host a webinar introducing the changes and two hybrid public meetings in July as part of a pre-rulemaking...

Twin Valley softball, baseball award recipients

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School handed out athletic awards recently for the spring sports season.
The varsity softball team, under coach Fran Cunningham, finished the season with a 3-15 record. But that didn’t tell the whole story, as the Wildcats were very competitive in a...

Reyes competes at SVLs

WINDSOR- Twin Valley track and field athlete Yoly Reyes finished as one of the top 100-meter sprinters at the Southern Vermont League B division championships. Reyes, a ninth grader, placed 19th in the 100-meter dash with a personal record time of 15.18 seconds.
Reyes was the only...

Summer ball underway

WHITINGHAM- The JC Electric West County baseball team has started play in the Pioneer Valley Youth Baseball League Koufax division. West County won its opener, winning 11-1 at Greenfield, MA on Monday.
Upcoming games include Saturday, June 21, at 10 am, West County at Mohawk High School...