By Dave Hoffenberg Killington Deli vs. Garlic McGraths This season has not been kind to the Killington Deli and they find themselves in unfamiliar territory. After back-to-back second place finishes, half way through this season they only have one win. This past week, they faced the number one team: Garlic McGraths — a fact that…

Courtesy of Devil’s Bowl Speedway A firework caps off the night at a past event. WEST HAVEN – Devil’s Bowl Speedway promises to be the site of Southern Vermont’s biggest, loudest, and most exciting holiday celebrations during the annual “ Firecracker Weekend ” on July 2-3.  The two-night spectacle will keep Rutland County rumbling on…

By Andrew Cassidy courtesy of Devil’s Bowl Speedway Billy Lussier of Fair Haven, Vt., celebrates his first-ever win in the Sportsman Modified division at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. WEST HAVEN – Billy Lussier thrilled his hometown crowd at the half-mile Asphalt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, June 25, taking his first career victory in…

Courtesy of Vermont State Parks Calvin Trudo, grand prize winner of the 2015 #ReelFunVT photo contest, shows off the bluegill he caught while fishing at Lake Bomoseen State Park last summer.  The 2016 #ReelFunVT photo contest is open all summer. The “ Reel Fun ” program is in full swing across Vermont for the second…

PITTSFIELD — June 17-19, dozens of youth wrestlers (ages 14-19) attended a two-day intensive high school Spartan Wrestling Camp at Amee Farm Lodge in Pittsfield, Vt. Most came  to improve their wrestling techniques, but they achieved far more physically, mentally, and spiritually, stated Kim Peters, recreation director Killington Parks & Recreation and mother of a…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department announced Vermont’s migratory bird hunting seasons announced, June 21. Waterfowl season dates and bag limits are set in three zones: Lake Champlain, Interior Vermont, and Connecticut River. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department sets the season dates and bag limits for the Connecticut River Zone. In addition to…

QUESTION:  Gregg and Andrew are playing in a tournament. On the 18th hole, the balls of both players lie on the green and Andrew is farther from the hole. Gregg’s ball lies near Andrew’s ball although it is not in the line Andrew would need to make the putt. It does not interfere with Andrew’ putt.…

KILLINGTON — The Vittoria Eastern States Cup returns to Killington Resort’s Bike Park July 2 and 3. Top mountain bikers across the country converge to compete in Enduro and Downhill races at the Killington Bike Park. The Downhill East Coast Showdown No. 2 will be held July 2; the Enduro East Coast Showdown No. 2 will…

By Ariel Kent It’s about a month early but the special day has arrived. It’s the day when the K-1 opens for summer lift service and mountain operations shift from just weekends to seven days a week. It happened on June 18 this year. It’s pretty amazing to see the mountain putting in such an…

Courtesy of Killington Resort A mountain bike rider soars over a jump in Killington Bike Park. By Ariel Kent There is a place not far from Killington that’s full of flowing singletrack and tall pines. This place, known as Green Mountain Trails, offers one of Vermont’s best mountain biking networks. The best part about it…

Courtesy of Proctor Free Library Home Run Derby winners stand with trophies following a previous Proctor Home Run Derby. PROCTOR — Baseball season is upon us, and the Proctor class of 2021 is offering the 3rd annual Proctor Home Run Derby to support the class, currently the PHS seventh grade class, on Saturday, June 26. This…

By Alan Ward Three-wide Sprint Cars of New England action with Kevin Chaffee (#8), Lacey Hanson (#33), and Bobby Hackel (#24) at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Donnelly wins Sprint Car thriller; Mosher gets first Renegade win WEST HAVEN – Kenny Tremont, Jr.’s name repeats throughout Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s record books as its most successful stock car…

QUESTION: Michelle and Ed are playing in a tournament. On the 16th hole, “ground under repair” lines have recently been painted on the fairway. Michelle’s tee shot has run over the paint and the paint has adhered to the ball. Her ball lies in the “ground under repair” area. She lifts her ball to clean it and drops…

By Tom Rogers, VTF&W Vermont’s ban on the use of felt-soled waders has been repealed as of July 1.  Many anglers will be happy to learn that a five-year ban on the use of felt-soled waders in Vermont has been repealed, effective July 1, 2016, according to a June 20 news release. Using felt-soled waders…

Courtesy of  GMC BEN DAVIS POULTNEY—Green Mountain College Interim Director of Athletics James Thivierge announced Tuesday, June 14, that Ben Davis has been hired to lead the men’s basketball team, becoming the ninth head coach in program history. Davis begins his career with the Eagles after spending the past three seasons as the head coach…