In Times Past: School’s out, job’s in
“Girl, high school age, wants summer job, house, mill or office work. Write Box 218, Bradford, Vt.” A local girl placed this advertisement in The United Opinion in May 1933. She, like many other young people, sought summer employment. Summer jobs are the focus of this column.
Public wants help for homeless
BRADFORD—Blood. Feces. Vomit. If words on a page elicit a visceral reaction, viscera on a page elicits a wordless reaction. Jaw-slackening discoveries have become a daily occurrence over the last few weeks at the Bradford Public Library leading community members to call on the selectboard for help.
Speed bumps installed along village street
WOODSVILLE—In an effort to deter through traffic, speed bumps have been installed on a village roadway between Central Street and Dartmouth College Highway.
Schools confident despite shortages
BRADFORD—Help wanted. It’s a familiar refrain heard at, among many other places, schools across the region. With the new school year set to begin later this month, there are plenty of vacancies.
Photo of the Week
Zachary Austin poses for a photo with Sandy, the appropriately named sand boa snake as part of The Hub reptile program in Bradford on April 12 to demystify reptiles. “The reptile show was a great, fairly affordable opportunity to provide something new that was both fun and informative,” said Bradford Teen Center Director Emily Cummings.
