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High School Seniors Hold 2009 Prom

Seniors from Northfield High School gathered at the Milano Ballroom for the 2009 Prom. Seniors included Ashley White, left, Kevin Darling, Jamie Sanders, Ryan Przekaza, Emily Martin, Jacob Young and Kaley Warren. More...

Spring In Bloom

Last week the fruit trees in Northfield were in full bloom making South Main Street a virtual artist's paradise of color. The trees banking the United Church above the Common were typical. More...

Obituaries

Rev. Michael A. DeMasi, 91, Dedicated Priest

The Northfield News

BENNINGTON - Rev. Michael A. DeMasi, 91, former pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center after being stricken at his home in Autumn Acres hours earlier. More...

Albert B. Elliott, 65, Army Veteran

The Northfield News

Albert Brian Elliott age 65 born in Brooklyn NY Aug 16 1943 and died at home on March 8 2009. He served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962. Albert leaves behind a brother Rodney Elliott of 80 Trombly's Trailer Park, Northfield. More...

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Worship

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

BETH JACOB SYNAGOGUE 10 Harrison St., Montpelier Contact: 229-9429 7 p.m. Friday, 9:45 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Services THE FISHERMEN MINISTRY 571 Route 12 North, Northfield Falls Contact: Steven H. More...

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Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

DURING MAY & JUNE AROUND VERMONT AND IN NORTHFIELD Northfield May 28 through August 28 - Inspired by Stories: Vermont Artists Reflect on the Historical Collection of the Sullivan Museum, Norwich University, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. More...

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Police Report

NORTHFIELD POLICE REPORT

May 13 12:10 a.m. - MV Complaint - Police responded to a citizens complaint concerning a vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway and obstructing traffic. Police responded and located the operator and the vehicle was moved out of the roadway. More...

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Features

Silly Social Scenes

'Satire is what closes on Saturday night.' George S. Kaufman

By Miss Lorelei Popover, Substituting for Wootton Bassett Poughkeepsie, Who Was Substituting for Mr. More...

Common Talk

Dandelion Season
By JANE E. BRYANT The Northfield News

My email inbox and my mailbox are empty. Apparently, no one has anything to report. • Pearl Nadon did celebrate her birthday this past week. When her daughter, Sally Pedley and son-inlaw, Jay, invited her to lunch to celebrate, Mrs. More...

Hello From Hollywood!

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Battle of the Smithsonian
By J. ROBERTS The Northfield News

I remember as a child in the second grade having to build dioramas just like the ones I saw during class trips to the museums in New York City. How fun would it be if they were to come to life. More...

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House & Home

What's Cooking

Thoughts On Alphabet Soup
By PHYLLIS GREENWAY The Northfield News

I glanced at a column the other day that suggested that, as a Gemini, I should consider replacing my "alphabet soup of ideas" that are vying for (my) attention with one strong, overriding objective. Nah….. More...

Home Again

There's Heart & There's Hope
By CHRISTINE BARNES The Northfield News

How much waste disposal 'capacity' really exists? The earth is at our disposal, according to some waste industry representatives, who contend that landfills and incinerators can be built almost anywhere. More...

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History

NORTHFIELD IN HISTORY

Compiled by PHILO HALL For The Northfield News

125 Years Ago The Northfield News May 28, 1884 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year Geo. H Richmond, editor On complaint of Grand Juror Moseley, Frank Bruidnell, Chas. More...

VOICES FROM THE PAST

Compiled by SALLY PEDLEY Northfield Historical Society

Dog River Crier, #24, Jan. 1983, Julia McIntire, editor DOWNTOWN "As this is being written, the south half of the first floor of the Mayo Block at the corner of Main and East Streets is boarded up. More...

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2nd Phase Of Water Main Reconstruction Up For Vote June 2

By JOHN CRUICKSHANK The Northfield News

On June 2, Northfield Village voters will have a chance to decide whether they want to continue with the water main improvement project that was started when the village renewed the water lines to the Falls last year. More...

Northfield Elementary School To Have New Principal This Fall

The Northfield News

When Carol Curtis decided to resign as principal of the Blue Mountain school in Wells River, she told the Bridge Weekly Sho Case, the local newspaper, "There's always a time for change." She had been principal there for eight years. More...

The Torn & Tattered Flags On Our Veterans' Graves

OPED By JOHN CRUICKSHANK The Northfield News

I was extremely troubled to see the torn and tattered flags on the graves of our veterans in the Northfield cemeteries have been left there. No one has undertaken to put new ones out except, perhaps, a few individual families. More...

News

Several Locals Get Degrees From College

The Northfield News

Three students from this area received degrees from Champlain College in Burlington last week. Peter Klinger, a resident of Northfield received a degree in Comp Network Information Security. More...

Doris Kidd Honored At Luncheon Hosted By Reading Circle

By MARK COMISKEY The Northfield News

The Ladies Reading Circle had the last meeting of the season at Louise Halsted's home last Monday. More...

Rock Of Ages Creates Monument To 3rd Vermont

With the Governor present, Samuel Pingree, Julian Scott and the men of the 3rd VT Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War were honored during a public open house and memorial unveiling hosted by the 18th VT Regiment at the Rock of More...

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Entertainment

Sullivan Museum Summer Art Show At Norwich University To Premier May 28

The Northfield News

A "short snorter;" a trumpet; a nurse's cap; a saber and a beaded Native American bag are just some of the items that inspired a new exhibition of juried artwork by Vermont artists to open next week at Norwich University's Sullivan Museum. More...

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Editorials

We Want To Hear From You

Population vs. The Eco-System
By JOHN CRUICKSHANK The Northfield News

IN THE MOVIE, Logan's Run, a person's maximum age is strictly legislated: twenty-one years, to the day. When people reach this Lastday they report to a Sleepshop in which they are willingly executed. More...

Representative View

By ANNE DONAHUE Representative, R, Northfield, Roxbury, Moretown

This past week, I attended several of the meetings that are part of my "regular" job as editor of Counterpoint. The discussions at them underscore some of the problems we face in addressing our budget in a time of major recession of the economy. More...

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Letters

The Preakness

TO THE EDITOR: THE NORTHFIELD NEWS IN A WORD, it was the greatest horse race I have ever seen, and I will never forget it as long as I live. To me, it was the benchmark against which all others aspiring to greatness will be measured. More...

Flaws

TO THE EDITOR: THE NORTHFIELD NEWS BRAD DENNY has been listening to Obama's speeches as he continues to campaign for the presidency of the United States. More...

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Sports

Local Merchant Is Pool Tourney Champion, Places 2nd In Field Of 386 In Super Billiards Expo

By JIM SHORTZ The Northfield News

It is impossible to place all the trophies David Fernandez has won in billiard tournaments atop his sprawling practice table silently awaiting him in his home basement. Yes, another small town secret is out, but this isn't gossip. More...

MARAUDER BOYS GRAB TWO WINS, TAKE ONE DEFEAT

By BILL CRONEY The Northfield News

Last week was a three game week for the Hardball Marauders, and the Maroon and White came away with two victories and one defeat. With the two wins, the Northfield boys improved their record to 6-7 heading into the final week of the regular season. More...

Marauders Softball Gets On Winning Track

By BILL CRONEY The Northfield News

The Northfield High Girl's softball team finally got on the winning track last week. And they did it twice! More...

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