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.
Memorial Day observances listing
We remember and honor our country’s veterans and thank them for sacrificing for our freedom. Events listed are for Chelsea, Fairlee, Piermont, Post Mills, and Woodsville.
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.
At least one resigns from Bradford board
BRADFORD—The Bradford Selectboard may have to fill as many as two vacancies in the coming weeks.
On May 8, the board’s longest continuously serving member stepped down.
Dog dead after lake mishap
WEST FAIRLEE—A bulldog died after a small-size SUV accidentally rolled into Lake Fairlee near the boat launch on Route 244 on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Bradford Fire Department resignations deplete ranks
BRADFORD—Ten Bradford firefighters resigned last week to protest the selectboard’s move to demote longtime Bradford Fire Department Chief Ryan Terrill.
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.
OUUSD voters increase school budget
BRADFORD—By a show of hands, voters overwhelmingly increased the 2025-2026 Oxbow Unified Union School District budget by $100,000 bringing the total to $21,554,611.
2025 PET PARADE PAGES in this week’s JO!
Check out the B Section with 4 full pages of pet photos!