Make hay while the sun shines
FAIRLEE—Make hay while the sun shines is the adage that comes to mind. Quite a few days passed before this reporter found Larry Martin off his tractor long enough to sit for an interview. The weather has been mostly dry lately. Rain finally fell hard enough to keep him from haying on June 27. During […]
Rebirth continues apace in Fairlee
FAIRLEE—On a lazy Sunday afternoon in May 2007, the heart of Fairlee became a conflagration when the Colby Block burned to the ground. Swirling flames pierced the bright blue sky. Those who watched that horror wouldn’t soon forget the heat of the fire on their cheeks. One of those bystanders, Berne Traendly, watched a lifetime […]
Bradford sets September pot vote
BRADFORD—Voters will decide if retail sales of cannabis will be a part of Bradford’s future in a special vote to take place Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Bradford Academy. Vermont will legalize retail sales effective Oct.1, but it is still up to individual towns to decide whether they are willing […]
County budget wins approval
NORTH HAVERHILL—The Grafton County legislative delegation approved a nearly $50 million operating budget for 2022-2023 during a meeting on June 24. The vote was 17-0 with several members not in attendance. Although spending will increase by more than $1 million over the current year, the amount to be raised in property taxes will decrease for […]
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.
