Go to Source   Thom Perkins of Intervale has been given the lifetime achievement award from Ski NH. The award recognized his contributions to Nordic skiing in New Hampshire. The award was presented by Cory Schwartz, the University of New Hampshire Nordic ski team coach, and Ben Wilcox from Cranmore Mountain Resort.   As the […]

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Go to Source BENNINGTON — Olympic cross-country skier and Shaftsbury native Andy Newell stopped by Monument Elementary on Monday to talk to students about his career, his training, and ways that they can get active. Newell’s visit served to kick off “Get Moving Week” at the school, which will end on Friday with a Field […]

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Go to Source In the heart of June, it’s high time we did a piece on Nordic Skiing.   You might think that I’m way too late for this topic, with the trails long since melted and skiers replaced by walkers, joggers and riders.   In these parts that’s pretty accurate, but in Thunder Bay, […]

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Go to Source   John Burgess Parents: Jack and Deeda Burgess of Cumberland. Activities include: Cross country, Nordic skiing, Ultimate Frisbee, French, Cello, Guitar, Bass, Orchestra, Theater, Chorus, Art and Drums.   Burgess will attend St. Michael’s College.     Emma Dolan Parents: Keith Dolan and Martha Eshoo of York. Activities include: violin, orchestra, Cross […]

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Go to Source   CANMORE, Alta. — Canadian cross-country skier Daria Gaiazova is retiring from competition.   The 30-year-old from Banff, Alta., a 10-year veteran of the World Cup circuit, had the rare opportunity to compete at Olympics in Canada, her adopted country, and Russia, the country of her birth.   She made her Olympic […]

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  Sienna Derganc-Renette wasn’t missing an opportunity like this.   The Grade 1 student at St. Francis Catholic Elementary School in North Bay is usually one busy little bee, what with dancing, Sparks, swimming, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and soccer on the schedule during the calendar year.   Not to mention North Bay Battalion games […]

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