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Beresford was force to be reckoned with

BRADFORD—Those who make us dig the deepest leave the most lasting impression. Shirley Beresford, a long-time Bradford resident who died on Jan. 26 at age 92, demanded a lot out of those around her. She expressed herself with no hint of fear or hesitation. In return, she was fair and respectful; a renaissance woman who […]

Roof collapses in Corinth fire

CORINTH—Several fire- fighters had a scare at a structure fire in Corinth when the roof collapsed while they were inside the building fighting the blaze.  On Feb. 13 at 8:56 a.m., the Corinth Fire Department responded to a first-alarm structure fire at 1817 Taplin Hill Road. Bradford, Newbury, and Tri-Village fire departments also responded.

Young crash survivor shares her compelling story

NORTH HAVERHILL—In 2020, 17-year-old Sierra Longmoore crashed the family car in Newbury and suffered a massive brain injury. Her critical condition left little hope that she would survive even the airlift to the hospital.  Six months later, Sierra was back at school, working with a tutor to complete her senior year. Now, after graduating college, […]

Local artist finds inspiration in the past

BARNET—Edward Kadunc visited the Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, area on a trip with his cousin when he was a teenager, awakening in him a hunger to learn everything he could about Civil War-era abolitionists.

Business Buzz: East Coast Van Builds

BRADFORD—There are four van build companies on the eastern side of the United States. One of them is in our backyard. East Coast Van Builds is located in the former A Notch Above building on the Lower Plain in Bradford. Owner Matthew Strong has rented the site since April 1, 2021, when his business officially […]

Rivendell principal is out

ORFORD—Rivendell Head of Schools Keri Gelenian has left the district abruptly after his contract was not renewed.  His last day was Feb. 12. According to Rivendell Superintendent Barrett Williams, Gelenian retired. Attempts to contact Gelenian at the school on Tuesday morning were not successful.

Haverhill weathers 20 years of Maura Murray scrutiny

Since Carol Nicholeris bought her home on state Route 112 in Haverhill, in 2009, a continuing cascade of uninvited visitors has descended on her property. They traipse around her yard, pepper her with questions, and leave litter for her to clean up. The intruders come looking for clues leading to Maura Murray, who was a […]

Some troopers return to duty

Three of the six Vermont State troopers placed on paid administrative leave from the St. Johnsbury barracks recently have been allowed to return to work, but the station commander has been reassigned to headquarters.