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What’s for supper? A local Bald Eagle scans the landscape for prey earlier this week. Photo by Christopher Wright[/private]
Sports Outdoors
Fly Fishing On The Rensselaer Plateau
Conservationist, ecologist, educator and avid fly fisherman Frank Cuttone will share stories about “Fly Fishing on the Rensselaer Plateau” on Thursday evening, March 10, at Sand Lake Town Hall. [Read more…] about Fly Fishing On The Rensselaer Plateau
Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!
The 2016 Bennington County Relay for Life Kick-Off Expo is coming up on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Vermon Veteran’s Home, 325 North Street in Bennington. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes,” so come in your best cancer-fighting costime. Prizes will be awarded! [Read more…] about Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!
Berlin/New Lebanon Wrestling Expo
submitted by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
The Berlin and New Lebanon School District Wrestling Team will be holding an innovative Wrestling Expo and All-You-Can-Eat Benefit Breakfast. [Read more…] about Berlin/New Lebanon Wrestling Expo
Lace Up And Run For A Cure
Put Saturday, April 16 on your calendars now for the Fourth Annual “Lace up for a Cure” 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Healers from Here. [Read more…] about Lace Up And Run For A Cure
Panther Advance In Sectional Play, 56 – 48
The ninth seeded Panthers defeated the eighth seeded Red Raiders in Mechanicville Tuesday evening to advance. [Read more…] about Panther Advance In Sectional Play, 56 – 48
Berlin Boys and Girls Basketball
Berlin Boys Fall To Cambridge But Head Into Sectional Play Optimistic
By Doug La Rocque
The Mountaineers closed out the regular season with an 80 to 59 loss to the Cambridge Indians, stepping up in class as a tune up to this week’s Section 2 Class D competition. Roark Slattery again led from the way with 27 points and six rebounds. Slattery also dropped in six from three-point land. Senior Ryan Shumway added 12 points while Ryan Gosse contributed another 11 points. The Mountaineers held their own on the defensive boards, but only four offensive rebounds hampered their scoring efforts. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys and Girls Basketball
Grafton Lakes State Park Holds Its 31st Annual Ice Fishing Contest
By Doug La Rocque
Postponed two weeks because of warm temperatures and unsafe ice, winter’s anglers finally got the chance to venture out on the ponds of the State Park, in search of Pickerel, Perch and Trout. Attendance at this year’s event was down considerably from previous years. Park Manager Melissa Ann Miller attributing that to the postponement from the usual date as part of Winterfest, and the subzero temperatures and wind chills. Still, about 65 participants took part in the contest. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Holds Its 31st Annual Ice Fishing Contest
Lots To Bid On At RPA’s Winter Woodland Gala And Auction
A mountain bike valued at $400 is the latest donation to the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance’s auction, part of RPA’s Winter Woodland Gala which will be held at Old Daley on Crooked Lake on Thursday, February 25. [Read more…] about Lots To Bid On At RPA’s Winter Woodland Gala And Auction
Winter Shelters And Backcountry Safety
Join Dave Muska on February 27 from 10 am to 3 pm for a workshop at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center that will give you some incredible tools and knowledge on how to deal with those unexpected circumstances in the wild. [Read more…] about Winter Shelters And Backcountry Safety