I started playing competitive basketball when I was in the fifth grade. That was the first year where the elementary schools in my town (of which there were many) formed a league for intramural play. I competed for Dana School, […]
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Fresh Air Kids get a slice of Vermont summer
By Evan Johnson CASTLETON—On Wednesday, July 5, a white tour bus pulled into a parking lot at Castleton University in front of a small group of waiting families. One at a time, 10 children and teens emerged blinking into the […]
Dozens of hot air balloons to ascend on Father’s Day weekend
QUEECHEE—The Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival is the longest continuously running hot air balloon festival in New England. This year marks the 38th annual event. Each year nearly 20 hot air balloons display their colors in the […]
Smoke-free outdoor air
Dear Editor, As evidence of the dangers of secondhand smoke continues to rise, many communities have passed tobacco-free laws that cover outdoor areas such as parks, recreational facilities, beaches, outdoor workplaces, and public events such as county fairs and farmers’ […]