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Durgan, Proctor split modified twin bill at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

June 26, 2015
Courtesy of MemorEvents Photo One: Bob Donahue of Jaffrey, N.H., won the New England Antique Racers Modified feature at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Photo Two: Bob Seward of Lee, Mass., won the New England Antique Racers Sportsman feature at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Bergeron back in Late Model victory lane WEST HAVEN – Jason Durgan and Ron…

Annual Fran Renner Youth Fishing Derby a success

June 26, 2015
Courtesy of Paul Hatin, Mendon Fish & Game Club Adrianna Zsido and Mick Johnston catch fish at the derby. MENDON — The Annual Fran Renner Youth fishing Derby was held on June 3 at the Mendon Fish & Game Club in Pittsford, Vt. The pond was stocked with 200 trout ranging from 12-24 inches, plus…

Vermont State Women’s Golf wins sixth New England title

June 26, 2015
The Vermont team extended its Tri-State winning streak to six consecutive years with a narrow victory at The Oaks Golf Links in Somersworth, N.H., Vermont State Women's Golf Association announced June 19. Vermont took a commanding lead of 13.5 points after Tuesday’s alternate shot matches, but saw that lead dwindle to just 5 points over…

Rules of the Game

June 26, 2015
QUESTION: Meaghan and Kyle are playing in a tournament. On the 9th hole, Meaghan strokes her ball into a group trees and it rests against a tree root. The tree is within a ground under repair area. The ball, however, is against part of the root which is outside the ground under repair. Because the area of…

Killington Softball League: One team remains undefeated

June 26, 2015
By Dave Hoffenberg And then there was one, undefeated team that is, but it was not easy for Clearly Moguls to remain that way. First up was the Sum Boss Bombers and on a rainy night, CM was able to string together some hits and overcome the great pitching from rookie Nick Melotti. The Bombers…

Trail of the week: “Labyrinth”

June 26, 2015
By Tony Accurso Labyrinth, is a fun, super technical trail located in the Green Mountain Trails system in Pittsfield Vt. This trail was completed in 2008 in one day by 12 volunteers. It is situated in a small pine forest near the mountain summit, and can be accessed at the intersection of the Green Trail and…

Annual Okemo Bike Climb to be held June 27

June 26, 2015
LUDLOW — On Saturday, June 27, the Ludlow Rotary Club and Okemo Mountain Resort will once again co-host our Annual Okemo Bike Climb.  The race field is limited to 250 riders with a mass start event with following categories: Men & Women: 19-12, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+, Clydesdale Men 190+ lbs., Filly…

AARP warns Vermonters about online dating scam industry

June 26, 2015
By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger.org Advocates failed to get legislation passed this year to address online dating scams, but that hasn’t stopped them from informing Vermonters about the multimillion-dollar industry. AARP Vermont says scammers disproportionately target senior citizens on legitimate dating sites like Match.com, develop online relationships with them and then claim they are in emergencies…

An inside look

June 26, 2015
By Dom Cioffi I took my family to Washington, D.C., this past weekend to roam the monuments and museums located within our nation’s capitol. Both my wife and I were looking forward to immersing ourselves within the history, science and wonder that the Smithsonian and other museums have to offer, but we were concerned that…

Becoming “perfect self:” Group reflections on week #5

June 26, 2015
Suzanne Ellis–Leonard I am focusing on the young naturally athletic girl I once knew named Suzanne. Once I reach my goal, she’ll be back except this time she’ll have more worldly experiences under her belt (minus the “muffin top”) and a better insight on what life is truly all about.  I see the new and…

Coaches’ Corner: Start with the end in mind

June 26, 2015
  By Kyle Finneron This week I asked all of the participants to think about their lives if they woke up tomorrow and had their ideal body. I wanted them to really imagine what their lives would be like, what would they be doing and how different their life would be. It sounds like a…

Coaches’ Corner: Small victories add up, group reaches a turning point

June 26, 2015
  By Beth Roberts This week at our weekly meeting we hit my favorite point so far. As always we talked about the nutrition plan, discussed how their workouts had gone for the week and how they were feeling about everything. I realized they were on the verge of that pivotal point that is so…

Town of Killington calls for 4th of July parade participants

June 26, 2015
Courtesy of Town of Killington Richard Podlesney drives a patriotically decorated Jeep while Melissa Maravell sings, in the Killington July 4 parade. KILLINGTON — The town of Killington is seeking entries to participate in the annual 4th of July parade.  Everyone is invited to build a float, decorate a bike, or dress up in their…

Otter Creek Fun Center opens in Danby

June 26, 2015
Courtesy of RRCC Pictured (left to right): Lisa Bemis, Berkshire Bank; Beth Molinero, Berkshire Bank; Karen Worcester, Berkshire Bank; Angela LaFlamme, LaFlammes Furniture; Christopher LaFlamme, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Anthony Scory, owner; Patti Panebianco, owner; Marleen Cenate, Immediate Past President, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce; and Tom Donahue, EVP/CEO, Rutland Region…

Nathan Mastroeni joins Killington Pico Realty

June 26, 2015
Submitted Nathan Mastroeni KILLINGTON — Killington Pico Realty is excited to welcome Nathan Mastroeni to its team of real estate professionals. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mastroeni moved to Vermont in 2007 to attend Green Mountain College. He holds a B.S. in Resort Management and an M.B.A. in Sustainable Business. Mastroeni has spent the last eight years living…