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 in martial arts and provides free education, outreach and support services. The 5K run begin…

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 Stuhlmueller, Katelyn Storey, Victoria George, Sawyer Perkins, Coach Ron Wood. Front row: Quinn Duggan, Maggie McKearin,…

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 Ramshead to battle it out for the fastest time down the mountain.  Often times big…

KILLINGTON—This summer the USA Cycling Pro Gravity Tour will be stopping at the Killington Bike Park for an exciting downhill event. Come out to watch some of the sport’s top riders compete in this three day race series taking place on Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, July 31. Competitors will battle it out on the…

By Nicole Laffond/Devil’s Bowl Speedway Devil’s Bowl Speedway has made several changes to the balance of its 2016 stock car racing schedule, partly as a result of rainy weather that postponed or cancelled events. WEST HAVEN–Vermont’s Devil’s Bowl Speedway recently announced a list of changes to its NASCAR Whelen All-American Series stock car racing schedule…

Submitted A sign was installed recently at the Chittenden Reservoir fishing access  in response to an increased number of incidents in which swimmers obstructed boat  launching. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (VTF&W) reminds the public not to swim at fishing access areas due to safety concerns. The primary use of the fishing access areas is…

Courtesy of Killington Resort Two golfers ride between holes on GolfBoards, “surfing” across the fairway. GolfBoards are now at Killington Resort. KILLINGTON – Killington Resort announced July 21 the arrival of a new fleet of GolfBoards at the Killington Golf Course, making Killington Resort the only golf course in Northern New England to offer the…

CASTLETON–The 63rd annual Shrine football match will kick off on Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. on Castleton University’s Spartan Field, preceded by a spectacular Shriners’ parade, starting on Main Street in Castleton at 3 p.m., then turning onto South Street and passing by the football stadium. The parade will feature Shrine units from around the…

By Dave Hoffenberg Things are really heating up as the regular season cools down. The Killington Resort Team handed Garlic McGrath’s its first loss since June 8. It’s a significant loss because it gave the resort team the tie-breaker over G.M. in its head-to-head series now being 2-1 in favor of K.R. Congrats to K.R.…

RUTLAND—Jonathan Lamiotte has joined CSJ as head coach for the women’s basketball program; and John White will take over as head men’s soccer coach. Lamiotte, who is also an admissions counselor at CSJ, most recently served as head women’s basketball coach and assistant men’s soccer coach for nearby Green Mountain College. He takes over from…

Submitted Hiking boots are among the necessary items to pack for the spa, that is if you’re attending the New Life Hiking Spa. By Polly Lynn MENDON — Travel + Leisure Magazine announced July 6 that New Life Hiking Spa has won the coveted spot as the No. 1 domestic destination spa. The announcement was made…

(c) Monkey Business, Fotolia.com Was your New Year resolution to get more active this year? A whopping 60 percent of these resolutions fall by the wayside after only six months, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania. You might have already cancelled your gym membership, but warmer weather and enjoyable time outside is ideal…

Killington golfers place among top Reggie Parker of Ekwanok Country Club won her 8th Vermont senior women’s title by claiming the championship held this week at Country Club of Barre. Parker shot 77-84 for a total 161, giving her an impressive 6-stroke victory over defending champion Jeanne Morrissey of Williston Golf Club. Morrissey clinched second…

Saturday, July 23—WHITE RIVER JCT.—The Hurricane Hill 5k/10k Trail Run will take place on Saturday, July 23. The event is part of the Western New Hampshire Trail Running Series. Race Day Registration will be from 7–8:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 on race day for participants over 14;…

Ariel Kent It’s 7 a.m. It’s cool, dark and calm and the only sounds to be heard are the chirping birds and the steady breathing as I pedal uphill. Waking up at the crack of dawn is how I get saddle time in. Waking up early, before lifts are spinning and before people are really…