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Nandy Thompson hugs Windsor High School principal’s assistant Terri Hage after receiving her diploma last night. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Windsor Conquers New Tier

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Windsor — In playful protest of school officials’ decision to move commencement to the Windsor High School gymnasium, salutatorian Matthew Grimo flung open a rainbow-printed umbrella on his way to the stage last night. “Sorry about that, I was afraid it was going to rain,” he said, gaining robust applause from a full audience. Although the rainy weather dissipated and …

Volunteers, including Dave and Doug Valliere, head down the Ascutney Mountain Road after installing wires for communication along the route, and numbers to identify each turn, while setting up the day before the hill climb at Mt. Ascutney State Park in Ascutney. The brothers have been a part of the event for more than three decades. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

Racing Uphill For 3 Decades

Sunday, May 26, 2013

When it comes to racing cars up a twisty mountain road, it pays to know the course. That’s the case for brothers Doug and Dave Valliere, who have been taking part in the Mount Ascutney Hillclimb for more than three decades. Both men belong to the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire, which …

Vermont State Game Warden Stephen Majeski received the state's Wildlife Officer of the Year Award from Gov. Peter Shumlin Thursday in Montpelier. Majeski's wife, Carolanne Majeski, and Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Patrick Berry are also pictured. Photograph by Tom Rogers

W. Windsor Game Warden Honored

Sunday, May 19, 2013

West Windsor — Stephen Majeski, of West Windsor, was recently named Vermont State Game Warden of the Year. A state game warden for eight years, Majeski received the award from Gov. Peter Shumlin on May 16 in Montpelier. Majeski was chosen for “his professionalism, excellent law enforcement work, dedicated search and rescue efforts, …

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Mike Cotroneo, a barn restorer, sets up scaffolding around the lowered steeple of the Norwich Congregational Church in Norwich yesterday. Work to restore its rotted framing will take about two months. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) Steeple Repair in Norwich
Randolph catcher Ross Caswell hugs teammate Alex Gilbert after the Galloping Ghosts won the Vermont Division III championship last night at Centennial Field in Burlington. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) Motivation Works for Ghosts: Unusual History Lesson Lifts Randolph to Baseball State Crown
Randolph vs. BFA-Fairfax in the VPA D-III baseball championship in Burlington, Vt., on June 17, 2013. Randolph won, 3-2. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) Photo Gallery: Randolph vs. BFA-Fairfax Baseball Championship
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Firefighters and workers from S.G. Reed Truck Services deal with an overturned semi truck on mile 48 of I-91 yesterday in Weathersfield. While traveling south, Ben Haynes of Marian, N.C., attempted to pull onto the shoulder of the interstate and the weight of the truck caused it to tip over onto the embankment. Police said Haynes had suffered a coughing fit, which caused him to pull over. Haynes said he had been looked over by EMTs and pronounced OK, but was cold and “a little shook up.” According to the Ascutney Fire Department, there was motor oil leaking from the tractor itself, but it was contained. Police said the travel portion of the interstate was closed for six hours. There were 175 gallons of diesel fuel in the truck, but it was being pumped out. The box of the truck was full of Ethan Allen furniture. (Valley News — Libby March)

Tractor Trailer Rolls Over in Weathersfield

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Firefighters and workers from S.G. Reed Truck Services deal with an overturned semi truck on mile 48 of I-91 yesterday in Weathersfield. While traveling south, Ben Haynes of Marian, N.C., attempted to pull onto the shoulder of the …

MSJ Rains Waves of 3-Pointers on Windsor

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Windsor — Mount St. Joseph’s coach Jeff Casserino said his team has been practicing its 3-point shooting. It was apparent last night that the Green Wave players took those practices to heart, hitting eight 3-pointers in the first half en route to a 70-50 win at Windsor last …

Samantha and Joel Rossi

Wheeler — Rossi

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Weathersfield — Samantha Wheeler and Joel Rossi were married on Sept. 22, 2012. The wedding took place at Trinity Church in Cornish and was presided over by justice of the peace Chad Howe. The bride was escorted by …

Letter: Two Worthy Competitors

Thursday, May 16, 2013

To the Editor: Regarding your Dec. 22 article “The Best and Worst of Christmas Music,” I would like to add to the list of worst music. From my extensive collection of 45s, I would put the B side of Santa Got Run Over by a Reindeer, Percy the …

Oxbow at Woodstock boys basketball in Woodstock, Vt., on December 20, 2012. Woodstock won, 47-40. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

With New Coach, Hartford Has High Hopes

Sunday, December 23, 2012

After a six-year stint as coach of the Hartford girls basketball team, which culminated with the program’s first state championship last winter, defensive specialist Steve Landon brings his skills and dedication to the Hurricane boys this season. While …

Mascoma’s Erin Tevere dribbles the ball against Inter-Lakes last week. The Royals reached the New Hampshire Division III quarterfinals last season. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Teams Raring to Return to the Hardwood

Sunday, December 16, 2012

With the winter season officially upon us, the best place to get a front row seat for all the action is your area gymnasiums. Last year, Oxbow and Hartford claimed state titles. Who will be this season’s Cinderella? …

Leap of Faith: Loose-Ball Play Is A Key For Windsor Basketball Win

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Windsor — A gutsy gamble at a crucial time lifted Windsor High to a 39-34 boys basketball victory over Springfield last night at Windsor High School. The Yellowjackets led the teams’ season opener by 11 points early in the fourth quarter before the visitors pulled within two points …

Small-Town AD Gets a Special Welcome

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Windsor — In the final scene of that wonderful baseball movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner says to his father, ”Hey dad want to have a catch?” It’s a warm, peaceful summer night, and Costner’s father, John, looks …

Roderick T. Jillson

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Weathersfield Vt. — Roderick T. Jillson, 61, of Weathersfield, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at DHMC after a battle with cancer. Rod was born Aug. 10, 1951, in Hanover, N.H., a son of Warren & Bernice (Rambo) Jillson. He grew up in Bridgewater, Vt. graduating from Woodstock High …

Weathersfield Voters Reject School Bond

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Weathersfield — Voters defeated a $700,000 bond article yesterday, 744-659, which would have paid for demolishing the sections of the former Perkinsville Elementary School and renovating the 1879 building. The school, which closed in 2008, is now owned by the town, and voters were being asked to approve …