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dkarnosky@mininggazette.com Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Skiers near the finish line of the 2k race at Sunday’s Barnelopet in Hancock. HANCOCK — In the Barnelopet races over the weekend, young local ski racers put together some very good times over the course of the day. More importantly, everyone had a good time. “I talked to a number of families as they were going back to their cars at the end, and all said that they appreciated the sponsors and volunteers for all that they do ...

Saint Michael’s College (SMC) has announced that it is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wetlands easement program to help protect 163 acres from agricultural use or development. The college says it’s the first Vermont institution of higher education to work with a federal wetlands easement program in the long-term preservation of natural habitat. The partnership will help reduce harmful phosphorus runoff int...