Haverhill fire destroys home
HAVERHILL—An early morning fire on June 5 on Cook Lane in Center Haverhill sent five family members to the hospital and destroyed a mobile home.
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Invasive pest pervasive throughout Orange County
BRADFORD—The invasive pest that feeds on and kills ash trees has been detected in every town in Orange County. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, & Recreation formally notified Bradford last month that a state forester found trees infested by the emerald ash borer along the Waits River. This year, the invasive pest was also […]
Wells River Village approves spending at special meeting
WELLS RIVER—Less than 25 people appeared at a special village meeting on May 28. They were asked whether to authorize a $200,000 withdrawal from the general fund to pay expenses that should be covered by the sewage district.
BMU poised to hire new principal
WELLS RIVER—Leigh Guenther has been recommended as the next middle and high school principal of Blue Mountain Union following an interview process that began in late winter.
Residents are unhappy about village speeding
THETFORD—An unusually full room and Zoom of residents showed up for the selectboard meeting in Thetford Monday night to support a request to slow traffic on Route 113 coming downhill into Thetford Center. Because Route 113 is a state highway, any changes have to be approved by the Vermont Agency of Transportation through its traffic […]
In Times Past: It’s graduation time
This column reviews the history of graduation activities prior to 1980. It covers topics ranging from baccalaureate, class night, and graduation ceremonies to class trips, yearbooks, and alumni reunions. Groton, Newbury, Bradford, Thetford, Woodsville, and Orford all had high schools included in this column. Each topic will feature stories from some, but not all schools.
New Haverhill clerks settle in
NORTH HAVERHILL—If smiles and enthusiasm are any indication, visiting the Haverhill Town Clerk’s office will be a pleasant experience. Bringing sunshine to the town is the goal of newly appointed town clerk Lindsay Bigelow Johnk. Her officemate is Haverhill Deputy Town Clerk Jessica Fiore, also new to the office.
Ryegate upholds auditor vote
RYEGATE—At a special meeting on May 18, Ryegate voters affirmed a town meeting vote to eliminate the office of elected town auditors. In a paper ballot vote, residents voted 59-45 to uphold the town meeting decision, according to unapproved draft minutes from the special meeting.
Local EMS wins award
MONTPELIER—The Vermont Department of Health has announced that the Corinth-Topsham Emergency Response Team is one of two recipients of the 2026 First Responder Service of the Year award.
Memorial Day coverage and Pet Parade Winners in this week’s JO!
Check out this week’s coverage of the Memorial Day celebrations in the area including Woodsville, Corinth, and Thetford. Also our Pet Parade winners are announced this week!