Business Buzz: Thygesens hit bullseye in Corinth
CORINTH—Northwoods Archery owners Tom and Tyler Thygesen, a father-son duo, are preparing for their shop’s one-year anniversary celebration on Aug. 17.
Birthday benefit spotlights Rett Syndrome
RYEGATE—It’s party time on Aug. 10 for Jenny Nelson who will turn 75! But this party will be a fundraiser in honor of her granddaughter, 6-year-old Eliza Pelletier. Eliza has Rett Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that can block the ability to speak, walk, eat, or even breathe.
Early release is denied in 2008 murder case
NORTH HAVERHILL—One of the conspirators in a 2008 North Haverhill murder who sought an early release from prison has had her request rejected. Amber Talbot is serving a sentence of 25-50 years in jail after she pleaded guilty as an accomplice to the second-degree murder of Christopher Gray.
Chapman’s celebrates 150 years as village hub
FAIRLEE–Chapman’s has endured for 150 years changing with the times and reinventing itself. 2025 marks a milestone anniversary.
In Times Past: Volcanos, bugs among past summer torments
Stories of climate change — heat waves, forest fires, flooding — dominate this summer’s news. My thoughts turn to historic climate catastrophes local residents endured during warmer months in times past. When particular hardships were frequent, I selected several from before 1970 for reference.
Fire truck info meeting rescheduled
BRADFORD—The Bradford Selectboard voted last week to reschedule an informational meeting on a proposed equipment purchase for the Bradford Fire Department to Thursday, Aug. 21. The informational meeting will now be held two days before the special town meeting on Saturday, Aug. 23 when voters will decide the question.
Trailer to become hydroponic classroom
BRADFORD—A large semi-truck-size trailer has recently been set on a new concrete pad behind Oxbow High School.
This summer, the trailer will be transformed into a hydroponic farm that will function as a science and STEM classroom for students. Building operations supervisor Dylan Greer said the project is a joint effort between Oxbow and River Bend Career and Technical Center.
Candidates talk issues ahead of special election
BRADFORD—A good-sized crowd gathered at the Hub on July 22 to meet three candidates to fill the vacancy on the Bradford Selectboard.
The special election is on Aug. 5. Jean Carlan, Jarrod Kosakowski, and Katie O’Donnell responded to questions during the 70-minute forum.
Warren, Wentworth move on after WWAS shuts down
WARREN—On Friday evening, July 11, the perimeter of the village green was packed with vehicles and milling crowds for the annual Old Home Weekend. Then, something unusual happened: Plymouth Fire and Rescue, lights flashing, sped down Route 25 and turned in at the site of the festivities.
Upper Plain crash shut down Route 5
BRADFORD—On July 16 at 1:29 p.m., Bradford Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Upper Plain in Bradford near Watkin Drive.
Investigation found that a 2007 Subaru Impreza driven by Sarah Russell, 35, of Haverhill, was traveling north on Route 5 when she collided with the rear of a Casella garbage truck stopped along the roadway collecting refuse.