Vershire man sentenced on weapons charge
BOSTON—A Vershire man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to weapons possession. Dominick Bailey, 57, and a co-defendant attempted to trade guns for drugs in November 2019 when police in Massachusetts arrested them in a sting.
Bradford committee to lead homelessness response
BRADFORD—The Bradford Selectboard voted last week to ask a committee formed in the early days of the pandemic to lead efforts to find accommodations for the influx of homeless. Bradford Resilience is chaired by state Rep. Monique Priestley, who said the group is ready to work with partners such as Little Rivers Health Care and […]
Fairlee selectboard talks housing
FAIRLEE—After a town resident raised questions about homelessness in Fairlee, the issue was placed on the selectboard agenda for discussion at their Aug. 14 meeting.
Old building charm shines through in new studio
CORINTH—Neysa Russo recently purchased the historic Willis Theatre on Center Road in Corinth moving The Felting Studio there from the Lower Plain in Bradford. She hopes to keep much of the 178-year-old building’s charm intact, although some restorations are planned.
Photo of the Week
It was pleasant Sunday morning for Cottage Hospital’s 3rd Annual Any Which Way 5K, Walk-a-Thon which began at the Woodsville Elementary School in Woodsville. The fundraiser attracted dozens of runners and walkers for the event and also a craft fair was held at the school.
