Finding balance on Vershire pony farm
VERSHIRE—As the late summer sun dappled across the arena, Sarah McRae Thrasher stood in the center of the space. Her small frame commanded everyone’s attention with her voice — not loud or commanding, but direct. While instructing two students, one a novice and the other an intermediate equestrian, she gave each attention and encouragement.
Charles Clark was Bradford’s hero
BRADFORD—Next month marks the 100th anniversary of the death of a man whose figure still looms over downtown Bradford. So who exactly was Charles Clark? Charles Edgar Clark was born in the family home on South Main Street on Aug. 10, 1843. He was the second son of parents James Dayton and Mary Sexton Clark. […]
JO day moves to Thursday
Beginning with the Sept. 21 issue, the Journal Opinion will start arriving on newsstands on Thursdays. As most know, this means the paper will be out one day later than it has been for the last 16 years. This is not a change we want to make. We were notified in early August that Upper […]
OESU Board says no to Lincoln
BRADFORD—The Addison County town of Lincoln, Vermont is closer to Lake Champlain than the Connecticut River, but continuing fallout from a wave of education governance consolidation has its school district seeking a new home farther afield. Depending on how things play out in neighboring towns, including Ripton, in the coming weeks, Lincoln’s school district may […]
Photo of the Week
Thetford Academy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov.19 to celebrate the installation of a new wheelchair lift installed this summer. Pictured (from left to right) are Pril Hall, trustee of Thetford’s Farm Trust; Jane Francisco, representing the Frances Barrows Fund; Beckie Gray, class of 1959; John Brown, director of buildings and grounds; Barbara Smith, class of 1958; Carrie Brennan, Head of School; Patty McIlvaine, Director of Advancement; and Caleb Crossett, class of 2025.
