LTE Stingrays bingo fundraiser

Dear Editor,   I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out on behalf of the Connecticut River Valley Stingrays, a dedicated children’s swim team that has become a beacon of hope and achievement in the Springfield, Vt., community. … Continued

Mom’s Day Off funds breast cancer services

PERU, Vt. – On Friday, March 1, Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will hold its annual Mom’s Day Off fundraiser. Mothers (including honorary moms and pet moms) ski or ride for a steeply discounted fee when they show the ticket seller … Continued

Sixth annual Runs for Research at Okemo

LUDLOW, Vt. – The sixth annual Runs for Research Fundraiser (R4R) will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Okemo Mountain Resort, with raffle, drinks, and hors-d’oeuvres to follow from 5-8 p.m., at Calcutta’s. … Continued

Girls on the Run Vermont seeks volunteer coaches

REGION – Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires students in third through eighth grade to be joyful, healthy, and confident. The ten-week program incorporates movement into its curriculum to empower participants to … Continued

OMS receives EpicPromise grant

LUDLOW, Vt. – Eb Kinney Sr., director of mountain operations; Bruce Schmidt, vice president and general manager; and Okemo Mountain Resort are pleased to grant approximately $5,000 of in-kind donations to Okemo Mountain School’s (OMS) Kate Foster, development coordinator; and … Continued

Bellows Falls powerlifters break records

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Each with their own personal reason for taking up the sport, six local powerlifters have put in the time, determination, and dedication to achieve record-breaking results. During a competition last November in Brattleboro, the group broke … Continued

BFUHS junior captures back-to-back titles

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Bellows Falls Union High School (BFUHS) junior and Bellows Falls resident Laura Kamel recently captured her second consecutive track and field, Division III State Championship in the discus. Her toss of 34.34 meters was tops in the … Continued

Elks Vermont Southern District Hoop Shoot

REGION – The Vermont Elks Southern District Hoop Shoot event was held in Windsor, Vt. on Sunday, Jan. 14. Eleven state Elk lodges took part in their district contest this month. Each district is sending their best shooters to the … Continued

Okemo winter sports program to start in January

LUDLOW, Vt. – A longstanding tradition at Okemo Mountain Resort, the Winter Sports Program is welcoming 74 students this year from Ludlow and Mount Holly elementary schools. Beginning on Jan. 10 and running for six weeks, the program will offer … Continued

LTE Thanks to the Okemo Ski Patrol

Dear Editor,   My Okemo ski day Jan. 23, 2022, could have had a tragic ending for me and my family. I was skiing on Limelight trail with my eight-year-old grandson Ben, when I went into cardiac arrest and collapsed … Continued

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