Ralph DesLauriers (pictured) and the DesLauriers family, owners and managers of Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton, have been named recipients of this year's New England Ski Museum's Spirit of Skiing Award.

The award recognizes individuals who embody the memorable adage of Otto Schniebs, the 1930s Dartmouth ski coach: "Skiing is not just a sport, it is a way of life."

Richard Berlandy, a State Police trooper assigned to the Derby Barracks, has been named one of four finalists across the United States and Canada for the International Association of Chiefs of Police / Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year Award.

The award recognizes four state troopers and provincial police officers who have demonstrated bravery, courage, leadership, and professionalism in the previous year.