New Bridge!

New Bridge!

We've heard it all before Old News Intro Excerpts from local newspapers concerning the replacement of the covered bridge connecting Brattleboro with Hinsdale. March 7, 1902 The old Connecticut River Bridge in Brattleboro, known as the old toll bridge, had the closest...
George Bemis and the Phone Message

George Bemis and the Phone Message

We've heard it al before Old News Intro In the General Store… In 1954 George Bemis became the owner and manager of Hotel Brooks. In 1976 he was honored as the Chamber of Commerce’s Man of the Year. During his time in town he was a big supporter of the...
Torger Tokle

Torger Tokle

We've heard it all before Old News Intro The Babe Ruth of Ski Jumping In February 1942 Torger Tokle retired the famed Harris Hill Winged Trophy for the first time by winning the Harris Hill ski jump three years in a row. Torger Tokle was a Ski Jumper originally from...