EAST THETFORD—An explosive fire on Monday morning at Pompanoosuc Mills on Route 5 in East Thetford, resulted in 11 neighboring towns responding with firefighting apparatus and personnel to put out the blaze, as well as injuries to two firefighters.
BATH—Two women are dead and a 73-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder after long-simmering tensions between relatives boiled over on the afternoon of Oct. 7.
BRADFORD—On Oct. 10, the Vermont School District Redistricting Task Force met at Oxbow High School. Following the formal business meeting, the group held a two-hour session to share information with the public about Act 73, the task force, and its goals. After that, community members expressed their opinions and asked questions.
WELLS RIVER—State officials have approved the village’s proposed plan to continue supplying municipal water this winter.
FAIRLEE—More than a year after a costly water quality treatment, Lake Morey is clear of cyanobacteria. Water clarity and quality remain in excellent condition after testing was conducted through the end of August.
Two fugitives from Bradford who are wanted for attempted murder in a gunfire incident last month on Route 302 were arrested in Massachusetts on Sept. 29 after they led police on at least one chase.
NORTH HAVERHILL—Local New Hampshire school board members were aghast after receiving unanticipated bills from a health benefits provider, School Care.
This is the fourth column I have written on medical practitioners in the area. It covers the service of three rural physicians — Franklin Dwinell, William Putnam, and Harry Rowe — and their dedication to the area.
BRADFORD—Two resignations stood out in the selectboard meeting of Sept. 25: Gary W. Moore, emergency management director, and Michael Wright, vice chair of the selectboard.
Details are scant, but Justin French and Kayla Cabey were apprehended on Sept. 29 in Massachusetts.