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Roosters steal win from Wolfpack

July 16, 2015
By Maxx Steinmetz After a three week hiatus, including the Fourth of July weekend, the Rutland Roosters held their first home game since holding their annual Keith Page Memorial Rugby Invitational. This game was the first of a three game series leading up to the Cam-Am tournament held in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. The…

Quenneville doubles up in Devil’s Bowl Speedway mid-season championships

July 16, 2015
Courtesy of MemorEvents Jimmy Bushey of Mooers Forks, N.Y., celebrates his first Devil's Bowl Speedway win in the Renegade division; Bushey lost his home in a fire on June 13 and recently made his return to the track. Bryant and Bushey take first wins; LaVair makes it five straight WEST HAVEN – Vince Quenneville Jr.…

Shrewsbury angler wins Champlain Bass Series event

July 16, 2015
Submitted Adams with two bass from his winning catch at the Champlain Bass Series Malletts Bay Melee held, June 28. Local tournament bass angler Chris Adams of Shrewsbury, Vt., opened the third annual Champlain Bass Series tournament season with a win at the Malletts Bay Melee on June 28, weighing a 17.74 pound five fish…

Rules of the Game

July 16, 2015
QUESTION: Butch and Cliff are playing in a tournament. On the 4th hole, Butch strokes his ball towards a water hazard. Both players are virtually certain that the ball is in the water hazard.  Butch drops a ball behind the hazard keeping the point at which it is believed the ball crossed the margin of the water…

Green Mountain basketball welcomes Greek standout

July 16, 2015
POULTNEY – The Green Mountain College men’s basketball team is excited to announce the addition of incoming freshman Nikolaos Maragkidis to its program for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Maragkidis made a financial deposit and will begin his Eagle career in September as a business major. “Nik is a hard-working, young man that I think will…

Killington Softball League: Amazing feats of athleticism on display this week

July 16, 2015
By Dave Hoffenberg “Clearly” Moguls and the Killington Deli Team renewed their fierce rivalry last Wednesday night. These teams met in the championship last year which CM won and CM was going for the season sweep having already won two games in the series. The fans in attendance were treated to a battle that will…

Trail of the Week: “Bubba”

July 15, 2015
By Tony Accurso The “Bubba” trail in the Green Mountain Trail system in Pittsfield is a technical freeride trail which descends from “Luvin It” and ends on “Fusters.” This may be one of the most technical trails in area, it is certainly the most technical trail I have ridden in Vermont to date. The entrance sets…

Hot temperatures greet Farm to Fork Fondo riders

July 15, 2015
By Jerry LeBlond Riders take a break from the summer heat on Saturday, during the Farm to Fork Fondo. PITTSFIELD — The inaugural Farm to Fork Fondo – Vermont, debuted in Pittsfield this past Sunday, July 12. The cycling ride took off from Riverside Farm. The event highlighted Vermont’s local agriculture and the symbiotic relationship between…

Two new mountain biking trails now open at Killington

July 15, 2015
The Killington Bike Park is open with brand new trails What’s New? BLUE MAGIC: From the top of the Snowshed Express Quad (or a quick pedal from the K-1 Express Gondola), make a right turn under the lift and look for this intermediate freeride trail loaded with step-downs, step-ups, tabletops, berms and rollers galore. Lower…

Brandon’s Vince Quenneville Jr. wins intense Firecracker Special at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

July 10, 2015
Photo by Mike Bruno The cars of Hunter Murray (#80) and Stephen Williams (#15) took an off-track excursion during the Enduro Series race at Devil’s Bowl Speedway and wound up in this precarious situation on the bank of a running brook next to the race track. Therrien, McKiernan first-time winners WEST HAVEN – Vince Quenneville Jr. came…

Hockey team for the blind and visually impaired seeks players

July 10, 2015
Photo submitted Courage USA Player Brad Mullin displays differences between traditional hockey puck and adaptive one. Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) seeks individuals across Vermont to be part of an exciting opportunity in the world of sports: a hockey team for blind and visually impaired Vermonters and New Yorkers! Courage USA…

Vermont’s recreation and outdoor adventures are available for people of all abilities

July 10, 2015
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the state of Vermont has debuted a new website makes it clear that Vermont is a place for equal opportunity adventure: www.InclusiveVermont.com. It features an interactive map of adaptive recreational opportunities and accessible facilities. From the new wheelchair water access at North…

Killington Softball League: No longer perfect

July 10, 2015
By Dave Hoffenberg They may be all alone at the top but Clearly Moguls is no longer undefeated. Their winning streak was stopped at 11, dating back to last year. They got to 8-0 this season by beating Slips Trips and Falls (STF) 15-2 on Monday, June 29, but could not complete the season sweep…

GMNGC introduces Family Fun Nights, Wednesdays

July 10, 2015
KILLINGTON–Green Mountain National Golf Course recently announced the debut of Family Fun Nights. The new program, which launches July 8 and continues every Wednesday through the summer months, is designed to encourage families to try the game of golf through a fun, affordable experience at one of Vermont’s top public courses. Wednesday Family Fun Nights…

Farm to Fork Fondo – Vermont bike ride celebrates state’s agriculture 

July 10, 2015
Courtesy of Wrenegade Sports Riverside Farm in Pittsfield is home base for Farm to Fork Fondo - Vermont, which takes place July 12. PITTSFIELD — Wrenegade Sports is pleased to announce the inaugural Farm to Fork Fondo - Vermont. The mass-participation cycling ride will be held July 12 at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, with 500 participants…