by Ken BrownWILLIAMSTOWN – The Hazen Union boys’ basketball team finished out the regular season strong against Williamstown and Randolph last week, securing the second seed as they prepare to defend their Division III state championship.Senior superstar Tyler Rivard made the most of his three quarters of play last Monday[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Select Board Moves Closer to Pedestrian Bridge Solution
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its February 16 meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT), buying a property on Wolcott Road, and signing a contract with the engineering firm overseeing reconstruction of the pedestrian bridge in Hardwick village. The town manager’s report was the[Read More…]
CRAFTSBURY – For high school cross country skiing there are no playoffs; it all comes down to two days of racing. On day one last Wednesday at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, skiers from over 25 high schools statewide came together for the freestyle or skate events. In the morning, racers[Read More…]
High School Roundup
by Ken Brown Arlington Ends Lady Trojans Season ARLINGTON – The Twinfield-Cabot girls’ basketball team’s season came to an end at the hands of fourth seeded Arlington last week in the first round of the Division IV playoffs. Taylor Wilkins and Sidney Herrington powered the offense for Arlington last Tuesday[Read More…]
Chargers Show Growth with Upset Over Stowe
by Ken Brown CRAFTSBURY – A challenging year in the highly competitive Mountain League came full circle for the Craftsbury Academy (CA) boys’ basketball team last week, as they knocked off Division III Stowe for their third win of the season. Dylan Washer poured in a game-high 21 points to[Read More…]
Young Trojans Look to Make Playoff Run
by Ken Brown RICHFORD – The Twinfield-Cabot boys’ basketball team wrapped up their regular season with losses to high-powered Richford and Blue Mountain last week and will enter the playoffs as the sixth ranked team in Division IV. Will Steinhour scored 18 points and Elia Varisco added 16 to power[Read More…]
Wilcox Claims State Runner-up for Charger Bowling Team
by Ken Brown RUTLAND – Lake Region’s Matt Wilcox claimed state runner-up honors for the Craftsbury Academy (CA) bowling team over the weekend in their inaugural season as a varsity program. Fair Haven’s Josh Kennedy bowled a 207 in the individual finals to defeat Wilcox to claim the Vermont High[Read More…]
Initial Certification Offered for Pesticide Applicators
BURLINGTON – University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets have scheduled training sessions at two locations for pesticide applicator initial certification. A review session will be offered, beginning at 9 a.m., with the required written examination from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dates[Read More…]
Free Event Teaches Youth About Healthy Living
BURLINGTON – Youth, ages 8-15, can learn about healthy living at a free University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H-sponsored event on March 25. The Health H.E.R.O.E.S. (Health Education Resources for Outreach, Engagement and Service) Showcase will take place at UVM from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. UVM Teen Health and[Read More…]
Conservation District’s Annual Plant Sale Offers Variety of Species
ORLEANS COUNTY – The Orleans County Natural Resource Conservation District (OCNRCD) is hosting its annual plant sale. The fundraiser is an opportunity for community members to purchase quality bareroot trees, shrubs, berry bushes, and other plants, while supporting the district’s conservation programming. One of the goals of the sale is[Read More…]
Tomatoes: From the Wild to Domestic
by Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) have been on our tables and in our gardens for so long, it’s nearly impossible to think of them as growing in the wild. Once upon a time they did just that. That’s[Read More…]
