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Cornhole — new sport finds a home in the Kingdom

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by Matthew Wilson DERBY — In the past couple years, a growing sport has started to draw a regular crowd at the Elk Lodge here.  Looking for an easygoing evening of good spirited competition, a growing crowd of people has started throwing bags at boards in the ... More »

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A little too friendly

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The Costazuela brothers Manolo (left, Jon Comtois), and Jesus (Mic Hallinan) are puzzled by Olive Madison (Mary S. Hoadley) efforts a hospitality in the Border Players’ production of The Odd Couple, Female Versio n, now playing at the Haskell Opera House.  Her... More »

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Brownington Harvest Fest

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First ever Brownignton Harvest Fest to be held this Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.! Free admission and fun for the whole family! There will be kids activities and games with prizes, a petting zoo, face painting, a cider press demonstration with samples... More »

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Hunting lottery for Bluffside Farm

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The lottery for the 2023 archery hunting season at Bluffside Farm is open. Applications are due September 22. As in years past, the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) will host archery deer hunting at Bluffside, by permission only. All hunting will be archery-only becau... More »

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Runners compete against Jay Peak

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by Matthew Wilson JAY –  Climbing a mountain is hard. Running up one must be harder, but that didn’t stop the hundreds of racers who came to Jay Peak Resort over the weekend.  The twelfth annual Jay Peak Trail Running Festival saw runners from all over trekkin... More »

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Canoes race in Island Pond

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  by Matthew Wilson ISLAND POND — Over land and over water, this village was full of people on the move Sunday.  With a combination marathon and bike race early in the day, it only made sense that a race on the water would happen as well.  Paddles in hand, can... More »

A guitarist faces a drummer, seen from the back, while to the side a bass player keeps an eye on the drummer.
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Dead live at Jay Peak

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by Matthew Wilson   JAY PEAK— The August West Festival returned for its nineteenth year on Saturday, welcoming fans of the Grateful Dead to an afternoon of music in tribute to the band and its famed guitarist, Jerry Garcia.  For locals and tourists alike, the ... More »

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Uncommon blueberries in Craftsbury

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  by Trisha Ingalls CRAFTSBURY COMMON — The Craftsbury Blueberry Festival at the farmers market here Saturday brought out a crowd, along with a variety of food items for sale with blueberries added in:  sausages, ice cream, tamales, tarts, and of course, pies.... More »

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Master composter course

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  Registration is open for University of Vermont (UVM) Extension’s Vermont master composter course, designed to teach the basics of backyard composting. The online course opens on September 1. It runs for eight weeks, and course materials will be available to ... More »

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Vermont Beardies are back!

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Wheels for Wishes Fourth Annual Vermont Beardies Pits Furry Fundraisers Against Each Other to Benefit Make-A-Wish Vermont Burlington, VT – A full beard is almost as Vermonty as pure maple syrup, and in this case, it’s just as sweet. For the fourth year in a ro... More »

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Is your Smart TV watching you?

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If your TV is smart, very possibly. Let’s take a look at the way your smart TV records your viewing habits and very quietly makes money off them. ACR: Everything is connected  We wouldn’t have a properly dystopian situation on our hands without a nice little a... More »

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Orleans Fair maple contest winners

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Here are results from this year’s maple contest and sugarhouse competition at the Orleans County Fair. There were 66 entries in eight classes. The best of class and best of show for maple syrup entries were: Golden delicate — The Patenaude’s Sweet Meadow Maple... More »