WOODSVILLE—Local and federal law enforcement officers raided a residence on 42 Railroad Street in Woodsville on April 7, but have thus far disclosed only scant details about the episode.
According to witnesses, police were on scene for a few hours. A Journal Opinion staff member saw several uniformed officers on scene in the afternoon with a number of cruisers parked near the property not far from Central Street, the village’s main artery.
In response to a reporter’s inquiry, Haverhill Police Department issued a press release indicating a property search authorized by a warrant was carried out at approximately 2 p.m. in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies as part of a “renewed cooperative strategy to combat crime.”

WENTWORTH—Antsy youngsters, deprived of camp last summer, are counting the days.
With spring’s arrival, interest in summer camp has escalated and parents have been making plans, some as early as January.
For camps such as Pemigewassett on Lower Baker Pond in Wentworth and Moosilauke on Upper Baker Pond in Orford, the pandemic-induced shutdown in 2020 was the first time they did not open their doors since they were founded over 100 years ago.
While many New Hampshire camps completely closed last year, others had limited openings for family camping which allowed them to enjoy the outdoors at a distance from others. And even as the camps aim to reopen this year, COVID-19 safety measures will reduce capacity for all of them.

BRADFORD—More than half a dozen cars have been reported stolen in the Bradford area since March 25.
The car thefts and several related break-ins have riled community members and frustrated investigators. An arrest warrant has been issued for a 30-year-old man who faces charges in both Vermont and New Hampshire, but there may be at least two other suspects being sought in the investigation.
All the cars and trucks taken over the last two weeks have been recovered, although numerous valuables remain missing.

BRADFORD—The Oxbow Unified Union School District annual meeting is April 13 with Bradford and Newbury residents voting by Australian ballot.
The OUUSD Board had the second of two informational meetings via Zoom on April 5 featuring presentations from all building principals outlining various coordinated programs, student numbers and other statistics.
Polls will be open on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can also request an absentee ballot from their town clerk.

WELLS RIVER—In the aftermath of the annual village meeting in Wells River on March 16, there is one disputed election, one resignation from a longtime village clerk, and at least one complaint over open meeting law violations.
There was plenty on the ballot for the village of approximately 400 people, including two vacant seats on the board of trustees. One of those seats was filled by Brian Emerson in an uncontested election.
The other seat was sought by candidates Jean Welch and Jason Winchester. Welch prevailed 25 to 21.