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Berlin Boys Soccer Wins At Home vs New Lebanon, Loses Close One At Doane Stuart

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by Doug La Rocque and Jen Burhans

On Friday October 2, the Berlin Boys Soccer team lost a close one to Doane Stuart in Rensselaer by a score of 1-0. This was the Mountaineers first league loss this season, and drops them into a tie with Loudonville Christian, whom they beat earlier this year.  Berlin’s only other loss was in the New Lebanon tournament to Mt. Everett HS in Mass.   [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Soccer Wins At Home vs New Lebanon, Loses Close One At Doane Stuart

Field Hockey Cruises Along, 12 – 0

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by Steve Bradley

HF 5 – Corinth 2

Corinth High, 9/30, HF (O) 10-0, (L) 8-0, Cor (O) 2-7. The Lady Panthers got out to a quick lead when Liz Ryan, with an assist from Ally Burdick, scored with less than one minute gone in the game. Burdick and Ryan both scored later in the half to give the Panthers a 3-1 lead at the break. After the Tomahawks scored an early second half goal, the Panthers scored twice more. Burdick, assisted by Megan Henry, scored first and an unassisted Ryan goal with 2:50 left capped the scoring. Cassie Sherman had five saves in goal while Corinth goalie A. Parnell recorded nine.  [Read more…] about Field Hockey Cruises Along, 12 – 0

October Events at Grafton Lakes State Park, Bennington Battlefield

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Monday, October 12: Fall Foliage Hike at Bennington Battlefield at 10:30 am. Did you know we’ve added trails to this historic site? Come walk over the grounds where few trees stood during the battle 238 years ago, but majestic maples now adorn the hillsides with fall colors. The Battlefield is located off of Route 67 in Hoosick Falls. Pre-register: 279-1155. [Read more…] about October Events at Grafton Lakes State Park, Bennington Battlefield

Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield

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On Saturday, October 24 a Public Archaeology Day will be held at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Walloomsac, NY off Route 67. The event is open to the general public and free of charge. Consultants with Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Inc. and NYS Parks employees will be on hand to share the history of the battle, provide demonstrations of both metal detecting and ground penetrating radar equipment as well as to discuss the future of the site. Additionally, volunteer metal detectorists with experience are invited to directly assist the consultants. [Read more…] about Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield