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Oxbow’s Nate Smith slides into home for a run during the Olympians’ home game with Randolph yesterday. Oxbow prevailed in eight innings, 4-3. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

O’s Nip Ghosts

Randolph at Oxbow baseball in Bradford, Vt., on May 21, 2013. Oxbow won, 4-3. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

Photo Gallery: Randolph at Oxbow Baseball

In West Fairlee yesterday morning, Shay Paffenroth reaches for the fish she just caught, which she called a “pumpkin seed.” Paffenroth, of West Topsham, Vt., and her husband, David, were fishing in Lake Fairlee for the first time. “A lot of people don’t like catching small fish,” she said, laughing. “I don’t give a damn, as long as I catch something.” (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck)

Catch of the Day

Olivia Toohey, 10, of Montpelier, perches in the top branches of a crab apple on the Vermont Statehouse lawn recently. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Mascoma High first baseman Catie Mylott tags out Newport runner Noel Peterson yesterday during the teams’ NHIAA Division III game in West Canaan. The teams wore pink as part of a cancer awareness effort. The Tigers won 10-4 and improved to 13-2 this season. (Valley News - Tris Wykes)

Newport Gets Ugly to Beat Royals

Carol Withington is retiring at the end of the school year after 31 years of teaching at Hartland Cooperative Nursery School. She was honored with a party yesterday at Hartland Recreational Center in Hartland. (Valley News - Libby March)

Generations of Love: Hartland Honors Retiring Preschool Teacher

Windsor High freshman Katey Comstock works on her shot put form under the guidance of Lebanon High throwing coach Beth Perkins on Thursday. Comstock has made rapid progress with the Jacks, even as she splits her varsity sports time as Windsor’s starting softball catcher. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

She's Got Games: Windsor Freshman Breaking Track Records in Two-Sport Spring

Jennifer Lesser placed signs on the Secret Trail that say “Private Trail” and “Firing Range Ahead” to dissuade hikers from proceeding. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

In Plainfield, Unease Over Easement: Landowner, Town and Hikers Clash Over Trail Access

From left, Heather Hardy, Alicia Titzmann and Misty Blanchette Porter are part of a surgery demonstration about cutting waste from the tools and steps used in the operating room at DHMC. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck)

Surgeons Take Critical Look at Their Process

The 19 students of Lebanon College’s 2013 graduating class cross Court Street on their way to commencement at the Lebanon Opera House yesterday. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

‘Check Your Direction’: At a Time of Change, Lebanon College Graduates 19

Nineteen graduates received their degrees at Lebanon College's commencement ceremony in Lebanon, N.H., on May 18, 2013. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Photo Gallery: Lebanon College Commencement

Peg Davis arranges a vase of fresh-cut lilacs from her yard in Enfield on Friday. “We’ll put them on the table and take off my make-believe ones,” she said while replacing a bouquet of plastic tulips. “I like fresh flowers." (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Stanley Smith, of Haverhill, enjoys a piece of sourdough bread baked in a Dutch oven by Sue Rowell, of Newfane, Vt., left, Katie Szuch, of Westminster, Vt., center, and Rebecca Cornell, of Northfield, Vt., right, during Founders’ Day in Newbury and Haverhill yesterday. Rowell, Szuch and Cornell are members of the 27th Inniskilling, a re-enactment group that shared their knowledge of Colonial life to remember the establishment of the two towns 250 years ago. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Haverhill and Newbury Share Founders’ Day

Bow Thayer takes a break from work on a stone stairway in his Gaysville yard to reacquaint himself with an old guitar while his son River, 3, plays nearby. Thayer has built a studio at his home that serves as rehearsal and recording space. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Working for a Song: Vermont Musician Bow Thayer Illustrates Challenge Facing Independent Artists

Lebanon’s Kelly Ludew competes in long jump at the Hanover Invitational yesterday in Hanover. Ludew is also a standout hurdler for the Raiders, and she’s regained her form after a slow start. (Valley News - Libby March)

Thetford’s Ian Weider competes in the long jump on his way to victory yesterday at Hanover High. (Valley News - Libby March)

Woodstock, Stevens Athletes Stand Out