QUESTION: Terry and Jack are playing in a tournament. On the 7th hole, Terry’s tee shot lands in a water hazard in front of the green. The ball is playable but it is directly behind a stone, which has broken away […]
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Nothing is free, even trail networks
By Ariel Kent No trail net work is free. This idea was ignited in my mind this past week by trail steward Matt Baatz of Green Mountain Trails. No trail network is free and here’s why: trail networks that are […]
Sports
Free hunting seminars held statewide
Signup deadlines start Wednesday, Aug. 17. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be holding a series of free seminars to teach people more about hunting. The seminars will cover a variety of hunting techniques and species and will give participants […]
Sports
Killington Softball League: On to the Championships!
By Dave Hoffenberg Garlic McGraths punched their ticket to the big dance and earned a Championship rematch with Clearly Moguls. G.M. is going for their second title after a 2013 win against C.M. In their first elimination game, they cruised […]
Sports
More than 5,500 wild turkeys harvested in spring season
A preliminary report from Vermont Fish & Wildlife shows that hunters brought home 5,537 wild turkeys during the spring hunting season—40 more than the average of the three previous years, including 662 turkeys taken during the April youth weekend hunt. […]
Switching Gears
I did not build the Green Mountain Trails
By Matt Baatz PITTSFIELD—I did not build the Green Mountain Trails. For the longest time I wanted to go on public record with that statement dispelling this absurd rumor. I’m not sure when or how it started, but I know […]
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On ode to the trail builders
By Ariel Kent KILLINGTON—A trail builder is someone who has dedicated his or her time to creating a network of mountain bike trails that he or she can enjoy but, more importantly, that others can enjoy. The hard work of […]
Sports
Pittsford Day 5K and Fun Run held Aug. 13
PITTSFORD — On Saturday, Aug. 13, community members are invited to come out for a 5K race or fun run to benefit the Pittsford Recreation Department and the Adaptive Martial Arts Association, a Pittsford-based national 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes disabled inclusion […]
Sports
Proctor girls win softball division championship
By Stacy Kent PROCTOR — The Proctor girls softball team defeated West Rutland for the Rutland City Major League Softball Championship on July 24. The final score was 19-7. Pictured (l-r) back row: Coach Chris Lee, Samantha Bates, Allison Almond, Rachel […]
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Pro GRT downhill to descend Killington Resort at Ramshead
By Ariel Kent An exciting and fast-paced weekend is ahead of us in our little mountain town. This weekend we welcome a ProGRT Downhill Race to Killington. Here professional downhill mountain bikers take to the newly created downhill track on […]