If you look at Democratic U.S. House candidate Peter Welch's campaign schedule an odd thing pops out. He'll be attending a Rainville farm meet and greet this evening. Rainville? Why would Welch be attending his opponent's event?

The Rainvilles in question are not directly connected to Martha Rainville, Welch's Republican opponent.

If it seems whimsically eye-catching, it was meant to be, concedes Welch spokesman Andrew Savage, though he said it's also meant to be a genuine campaign event.

There's got to be some Welches out there who'd be willing to host a Rainville event.

- Terri Hallenbeck