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VPA cancels remainder of winter sports season

On March 13, 2020, the Harwood Boosters Club forwarded this announcement from the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA): It is with sincere regret that we announce the cancelation of the remainder ...

VPA cancels remainder of winter sports season

Livia Azevedo, left, and Isabela Baxhix are international students employed at Sugarbush Resort on J-1 visas

J-1 students talk about their experiences

They’re making beds, washing dishes, serving food, operating chairlifts, working cash registers and parking cars. They’re also learning to ski and ride. During Sugarbush’s ski season, ...

No surprises in MRV housing demand analysis

Guess what? There’s not enough rental housing in The Valley and also not enough workforce housing or affordable homes for first-time homebuyers. There’s not enough housing for seniors wishing to ...

Alec Adams elected as Duxbury’s HUUSD representative

In the town of Duxbury, school board representatives are elected from the floor at Town Meeting. At this year’s meeting last week, the voters chose Duxbury resident Alec Adams to take Garett ...

MRVTV launches pledge drive

Mad River Valley Television (MRVTV), The Valley’s public access station, has launched a 2020 pledge drive and raffle. Winners can purchase tickets and be entered into a raffle to win a 50-inch, 4K ...

Lawsons donated to MRV Libraries in 2019.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids extends deadline for mini-grant program

Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, is extending the deadline for applications for its Super Sessions mini-grant program through March 15, 2020. With the Super Sessions initiative, Lawson’s ...

Harwood boys hockey celebrating their Vermont D2 Championship victory Wednesday, March 11. Photo: Brian Jenkins

Harwood boys’ hockey team wins state championship

A victory for the Harwood varsity boys’ ice hockey team at the Gutterson Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 11, secured the Highlanders’ first state title in 15 years. The Harwood Highlanders took on ...