Candidates forum held
BRADFORD—The Democratic and Republican candidates for Orange County Senate touched on such topics as affordable housing, Vermont’s drug problem, and safe injection sites during a forum held on Oct. 2 at Oxbow High School. The segment for Orange-1 state Representative covered such issues as weather, senior assistance, and lobbyists. Orange 2 Democratic incumbent representative, Monique […]
Rivendell explores switch to ballot votes
ORFORD—At the Oct. 1 regular meeting of the Rivendell Interstate School Board, superintendent Jennifer Botzojorns reported that she had met recently with the district’s four town clerks, who made recommendations in preparation for a possible change in the way the districts vote at its annual meeting.
Conte Refuge begins local expansion
FAIRLEE–Nearly 10 years after the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge initially proposed establishing a new conservation area in Orange County, it has officially acquired its first tract of land as part of the newly formed Ompompanoosuc River Division. The Conte Refuge is the largest national wildlife refuge in New England and is […]
Business Buzz: Piermonters lead helicopter tours
PIERMONT—If you like northern New England’s autumn colors standing on the ground, wait until you get an overhead view. Otes (pronounced Otis) Air in Piermont offers an up-close, above-the-mountains view like no other — via their Robinson helicopter.
Photo of the Week
Barbara’s Red Stocking board members (from left to right) Noel Walker, Georgette Wolf-Ludwig, Sue Taylor, and Judy Franklin post for a photo. The organization recently celebrates 30 years distributing gift baskets to area residents in need.
