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Bradford’s Copeland Furniture Still Open After Small Fire

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Bradford, Vt. — A small fire in the main sawdust collection silo at Copeland Furniture caused some minor damage Wednesday evening, but the furniture plant and store was open for business yesterday, company officials said. “This was an external facility and did not affect the factory interior in any way,” the Bradford-based company said in an email yesterday. “More importantly, no one was hurt.” Fire crews responded to the plant …

Voters Pass Oxbow School Budget

Friday, May 17, 2013

Bradford, Vt. — The second time’s the charm in the case of Oxbow Union High School’s annual budget, as Bradford and Newbury voters approved the revised figure last night after it was defeated earlier this year. Resident’s voted in favor, 294-158, of the newly drafted $7.2 million 2013-2014 school-year budget. “(I’m) grateful that the public supported the revised budget,” said School Board Chairwoman …

Oxbow Budget Restrung

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Ballot voting on Oxbow Union High School’s redrafted budget will be held tomorrow for Bradford and Newbury voters from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bradford Academy auditorium and the Newbury Town Office. ■ Bradford, Vt. — School officials are crossing their fingers that voters tomorrow will pass the 2013-2014 Oxbow Union High School budget after it was narrowly defeated earlier this …

Hustling Wasps Hoops Team Buzzes Past Olympians

Friday, December 21, 2012

Woodstock — In last Friday’s 56-41 loss at Marble Valley League frontrunner Fair Haven, the Woodstock boys basketball team played the Slaters tight in the first half before letting the game get away in the third quarter. After …

Letter: Welcome Perspective on Fluoridation

Thursday, December 20, 2012

To the Editor: In his commentary in the Dec. 11 Valley News, “Bradford: Keep the Ban on Fluoridation,” Paul Connett provides a needed corrective to the conventional wisdom that fluoridation of our water supplies is vital for public dental health. Moreover, mental acuity is shown to be at …

Entertainment Highlights: A Very Slambovian Christmas in Bradford, Vt.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

It’s not often that a high school band has the chance to perform with a national touring group — but then, few bands have a bond with a town like The Grand Slambovians have with their fan base …

Letter: Different Twist to Fluoride Plot

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

To the Editor: As the unannounced votes in the Bradford, Vt., Water and Sewer Commission remind us, putting fluoride in the public’s drinking water can be pretty controversial. In principle, such conspiratorial arrangements in government is outrageous. But when it comes to fluoridation, at least, it can work …

Teams Raring to Return to the Hardwood

Sunday, December 16, 2012

With the winter season officially upon us, the best place to get a front row seat for all the action is your area gymnasiums. Last year, Oxbow and Hartford claimed state titles. Who will be this season’s Cinderella? …

Column: Fluoride Is Safe, Effective and Needed

Saturday, December 15, 2012

The community water supply in Bradford, Vt., is no longer fluoridated due to a recent decision by the Water and Sewer Commission. The commissioners initially cited health and financial reasons as their reasons for discontinuation, but failed to consult any local dentists or public health providers before casting …

Oxbow Announces Reforms After Teacher Sex Assault Charge

Friday, December 14, 2012

Bradford, Vt. — Oxbow Union High School this week announced a series of reforms designed to protect students after the recent arrest of a teacher charged with sexually assaulting a former student inside the school several years ago. The new steps include training staffers to identify and protect …

Chester Guy Wright

Friday, December 14, 2012

Campton, N.H. — Chester Guy Wright, 72 of Campton and a former resident of Bradford, Vt. died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at Veterans Medical Center in White River Jct., Vt. Funeral arrangements are pending with Hale Funeral Home of Bradford. A complete obituary will appear at a later …

Letter: Cost-Effective Way to Promote Oral Health

Thursday, December 13, 2012

To the Editor: The Upper Valley Oral Health Coalition is a group of Upper Valley residents who recognize the importance of oral health. Drawing upon the knowledge of practicing dental and medical professionals, directors of local health foundations and community health workers, Upper Valley Oral Health members discuss …

Letter: Fluoridation Has Sound Science Behind It

Thursday, December 13, 2012

To the Editor: Bravo to the Valley News for its wise and commonsensical editorial on Dec. 2, “Bradford Regresses.” As a pediatrician, I see children every week from Bradford who will be hurt by the removal of fluoride from the water. We have an oral health crisis here, …