Mafia soldier's prison term restored despite Oklahoma City bombing tip
A federal appeals court restored the 40-year prison sentence of a former Mafia soldier whose term had been cut by 10 years after he revealed a cache of explosives hidden in the former home of a 1995...
View ArticleCobra F-MAX driver
For slower-swinging golfers looking to add yards to their tee shots, Cobra has released the F-MAX driver, which focuses on reducing weight to add speed. Because increasing clubhead speed helps increase...
View ArticleD-II duel in Saturday spotlight
The MSJ-at-Mill River boys basketball game has become a Saturday Night Special. The game was one of the casualties of Thursday’s snowstorm and will now be played in North Clarendon on Saturday at 6:30...
View ArticleHigh Gear: Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX boot review
When I was young and in Boy Scouts, one of the adult leaders had an old pair of hiking boots I wanted when I grew up. I don't remember the brand, but they were made of dark-brown leather with...
View ArticleArlington girls win soccer showdown vs. Proctor
ARLINGTON — The Arlington (14-0) girls soccer team put an exclamation mark on its perfect season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Proctor (10-3) Saturday morning. Proctor took a 1-0 lead into halftime...
View ArticleHate ski boots but love to ski? This Colorado company created a way to allow ...
A new company called Envy Snow Sports is about to roll out a line of ski frames, which allow skiers to strap into their bindings while wearing snowboard boots. (Courtesy photo) Hate ski boots? You're...
View ArticleThe Vermontification of GMC
Arlington’s Riley Lane was discovered by Green Mountain College women’s basketball coach Brad Rideout during a chance recruiting visit to a game at Poultney High School. PROVIDED PHOTO The name itself...
View ArticleMan cited for driving tractor into night deposit box
RUTLAND TOWN – Police arrested a Proctor man on April 10 who they believe tried to rob a night deposit box at the Green Mountain Credit Union on Cold River Road in November by ramming it with a tractor...
View ArticleVölkl 2013/2014 Skis
For the 2013-14 season, Volkl introduces several new models and, thankfully, returns many of their tried and true legendary skis. I say that because there are legions of skiers who wouldn't consider...
View ArticleKomperdell Alpinist & Mountaineer Snowshoes
Trusty Snowshoes in 2 Styles -- Inspired by athletes' spirit of adventure, Austria's Komperdell has been making ski poles and...
View Article15 tips on how to survive a ski season in France’s top resorts
As skiers and snowboarders in the UK prepare for their first trip of the winter, many seasonaires are already heading out to resorts around the world to practise their bed making, toilet cleaning and...
View ArticleThis bike path will let you ride from Maine to Florida
The East Coast Greenway project is working toward building a 3,000-mile long bike trail. The plan is to have the trail span all the way from Calais, Maine to Key West, Florida. The concept was first...
View ArticleSkiing in snowboard boots? Introducing the gadget that could make sore feet a...
There are many pleasures to be savoured on a skiing holiday, but not many of us would list ski boots among them. A rigid plastic shell and ultra-tight fit might mean greater control on the slopes, but...
View Article7 Hand-Picked Summer Ski Vacation Steals
It’s not just snow that skiers miss once all that white stuff melts; it’s the feeling of mountain life, too. That sprawling expanse of blue sky, crisp alpine air, lush flora and fauna, and the freedom...
View ArticleRoad Trip show rolls into Rutland
Steve Sawyer, right, owner and chef of Table 24 in downtown Rutland, is interviewed Thursday by Brian Fulmer, center, of the documentary series Road Trip Masters. Rutland will be featured in the series...
View ArticleHow Nepal Became One Of Lonely Planet's Top Travel destinations for 2017 (And...
The people of Nepal have suffered through a tough few years recently, regularly making the world news for a number of disasters that included fatal avalanches, earthquakes and several plane crashes....
View ArticleHow Rutland blooms
I sincerely appreciate the Herald’s recent coverage of two related community projects, ( Rutland Blooms: Marble and petals, April 29) and want to ensure your readers understand the depth and breadth of...
View ArticleRutland women helping evolve our region
Anthony Edwards / Staff Photo Last Monday evening I walked into a theatre lobby packed with smiling, chatting, well-dressed, hors d’oeuvre-nibbling, wine-sipping Rutlanders. Inside the theatre proper,...
View Article'Big family' set to hold vigil in Smithtown for 4 killed in limo crash
Reprints + - The four who died in the crash were Stephanie Belli, 23, of Kings Park; Lauren Baruch, 24, and Brittney M. Schulman, 23, both of Smithtown; and Amy R. Grabina, 23, of Commack. Photo...
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