MILAN — Competitive ski jumping will return to the valley this weekend after a 37-year lapse, and one can feel the excitement.
Jumpers from across New England will compete on the newly created 39-meter and 10-meter jumps on Sunday, Jan 23. Three days later, there will be a high school meet on the 39-meter jump at night under the lights.
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