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ELLLINGTON, CT-- Andrew Haraghey,15, dreams of skiing in the 2014 Paralympics in Russia and thanks to his incredible talent, hard work and the generosity and commitment of local motorcyclists no one is betting against him. Bikers will take to the highway this Sunday in a Ride For Andrew Poker Run beginning at TSI Harley Davidson in Ellington and winding up with food, entertainment and a raffle at Riverside 159 Restaurant in Windsor. Proceeds will benefit A...

KILLINGTON, Vt. (September 15, 2011) - Vermont's Killington Resort will reopen for the fall foliage season on Friday, September 16, 2011. Route 4 East from Rutland and West from Woodstock will also open Friday, allowing access to the Killington area.

The K-1 Express Gondola will spin from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekends only through September 25 and daily beginning October 1-10 for scenic gondola rides and hiking access. Mountain biking operatio...

The ideal Vermont foliage experience involves total immersion. Take time to meander back roads and find the perfect resort or historic inn; grab a warm blanket and stay a while.

Lodging packages offer up all the state's finest amenities, many paired with foliage season activities to get up close and appreciate the changing colors. Choose from canoe trips, mountainside yoga, biking, golf, ziplining, food festivals or spa retreats; plus there's ...

Salt Lake City - XSI Sports Insurance, a provider of supplemental insurance aimed at everyday athletes, is now offering its products to snowboarders and skiers. Plans begin at $15.40 per month per individual.

XSI Sports Insurance's supplemental insurance plans cover snowboarders and skiers on and off the slopes. Unlike health insurance plans, supplemental insurance pays cash to the policyholder when claims are approved.

"Many su...

Lincoln, NH, September 14 - New Hampshire's Loon Mountain kicks off fall events with this weekend's 36th Annual New Hampshire Highland Games, September 16-18.

The 36th Annual New Hampshire Highland Games, the largest Scottish festival in the Northeast, is back at Loon Mountain for three days of Scottish food, dancing, music, athletics, and culture. The Games include the Gathering of the Scottish Clans, with over 60 clans and societies that wil...

Hunter, NY - Hunter Mountain ski area and the Village of Hunter, N.Y. will be honoring those who were lost on 9/11 with the dedication of the 9/11 10th Anniversary Memorial, made of steel from the World Trade Center. Constructed by David Slutzky, the memorial will be erected in Dolan's Lake, which is located at the base of Hunter Mountain on Ski Bowl Road.

Members of the FDNY and New York State Police will be in attendance. The Village of Hunt...

Montpelier, VT - Even though sustaining damage themselves, ski resorts around New England and New York are helping to lead the recovery effort from damage caused by the flooding rains of Tropical Storm Irene even as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee are again inundating the region.

Over the next two weekends, Jiminy Peak Mountain Adventure will be for a good cause as 50 percent of the ticket sales from the Massachusetts ski resort's two summ...

Jay Peak is again offering free season passes to all immediate family members of Vermonters currently deployed, or about to be deployed, overseas. The resort started the free pass policy in 2007 with other resorts throughout New England following suit in the intervening years. The offer extends to the children and spouses of all Vermont active-duty personnel across all service branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and the National Guard. I...

Head to Vermont's towns and mountains this fall for a slew of seasonal "Bests." The state is proud to celebrate harvest season over several weekends packed full of events. Come enjoy crisp mornings with warm cider next to fiery red and orange mountainsides. Customize your trip with family events, Oktoberfests or romantic concerts and dining. Here are some crowd pleasers:

Tunbridge World's Fair, Tunbridge
September 15, 2011

A letter from Green Mountain Coffee:

On Friday, September 16, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Cabot Creamery Cooperative, and other Vermont businesses are coming together to host an Irene Flood Relief concert event at Higher Ground in Burlington. Our goal is to raise funds to help those affected by Irene and to celebrate our community strength and spirit. The concert features energetic afro-indie pop band Rubblebucket, returning to Vermo...