FD merger takes heat
WOODSVILLE—The April 25 Haverhill Selectboard meeting, like much of the town’s recent political discussion, was marked by conflict over the reach of Haverhill fire departments. Firefighter Tony Smith criticized Haverhill’s handling of the merger of Haverhill’s fire departments for over 10 minutes during the section of the meeting where members of the public were invited […]
Robotics team heads to championships
THETFORD—Some local teens are about to take their talents to Texas. Each year, students from all over the world are tasked with designing and building a robot in a game-based engineering challenge in VEX Robotics. In February, a team from Thetford Academy earned regional qualification to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas […]
Trial set in ax attack
ST. JOHNSBURY—A trial could start next month for a man accused of attempting to murder his late ex-wife with an ax. Dereck Hamel, formerly of Lisbon, was in court last week as his defense attorneys seek to dismiss the case ahead of the trial which is set to start on May 3. Hamel faces numerous […]
Board tables parking ban
BRADFORD—Traffic ordinance revisions and a potential Parks and Recreation trails system were the main topics at the April 14 selectboard meeting attended by chair Daniel Perry III, vice chair Meroa Benjamin, Carole Taylor, Ryan Lockwood, and Jennifer Whitney, and members of the public.
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.
