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Murder charge filed against Bradford man

BRADFORD—A state judge found probable cause on May 16 to charge a Bradford man with the gruesome killing of his friend and the unlawful disposal of the body in January. James D. Nickles Jr., 42, faces a state charge of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Corey Crooker, 43, of Bradford, according to records […]

After budget vote, board chews on food service

BRADFORD—On May 14, the Oxbow Unified Union School Board met for its first regularly scheduled meeting following the 2025 annual meeting on April 30. The proposed budget of $21,454,611 was initially approved, but voters later added $100,000 to the original budget to support the food service programs that provide nutritious food to the district’s students.

BES musicians ready for Rockfest

BRADFORD—Bradford Elementary School music teacher Heidi Torphy grows rock bands. These bands will be showcased at the annual Rockfest on May 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the school grounds. Rockfest at BES started in 2018.

Violent threat was hoax

HAVERHILL—A shooting threat prompted a massive police response to three Haverhill schools on the morning of May 6. The incident has since been labeled a hoax or false report and school officials said there was no substantial threat of violence directed at the school or anyone else.

In Times Past: Oil of the North Country

For nearly 300 years, New Hampshire and Vermont have been oil states, although not quite like Alaska or Texas. This column, largely covering the period from 1750 to 1960, examines the history of oil derived from sperm whales, farm animals, linseed, coal and from the region’s natural environment.

Orford Academy sale nears after vote

ORFORD—At a special meeting on April 30, members of the Orford School Board unanimously voted to sign the deed for the historic Orford Academy building over to the Rivendell Interstate School District.