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Larry Drown Acting Without Counsel Sues Northfield, Two Others, Requests Damages of Nearly $3,000,000

By JOHN CRUICKSHANK The Northfield News
Larry Drown together with two other people that are allegedly land owners of the old Dupere saw mill site off Wall Street and a fourth that claims injuries from a fall, have sued the town of Northfield. More...

Correction

In our June 11 issue we showed the moth pictured at the right which Rose Audet saw hatch from a cocoon that she found in her flower garden. We reported that it was a Sequoia moth. More...

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 SUMMER AROUND THE AREA Northfield Through August 28 - Artists Reflect on the Historical Collection of the Sullivan Museum, Sullivan Museum, Norwich University off South Main Street. More...

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Entertainment

Carillon Concerts To Continue Saturday On Norwich Parade

The Northfield News

NORTHFIELD - Bring a picnic to Norwich University's Upper Parade green this Saturday and enjoy a free, hourlong concert played by Mr. Anne Kroeze on the Charlotte Nichols Greene Memorial Carillon. The concert begins at 1 p.m. More...

Going To The Opera

The Marriage of Figaro
By PHYLLIS GREENWAY The Northfield News

It happened in Shawshank Redemption. Tim Robbins locks the door to he warden's office, and plays a record that he broadcasts to the prison yard. Glorious music. More...

Chandler Readies For 'King And I'

The Northfield News

RANDOLPH - Chandler Music Hall in Randolph saw its share of activity last week as a cast of over eighty teens and youth from the Central Vermont region prepared for the musical production of Rogers and Hammerstein's "The King and I. More...

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Letters

The C.A.V.E. Persona

TO THE EDITOR: THE NORTHFIELD NEWS OUR QUINTESSENTIAL C.A.V.E. man has taken on yet another cause. This Citizen Against Virtually Everything has proclaimed war against flowering crab trees and planter boxes. Visions of Don Quixote come to mind! More...

Missed opportunity

TO THE EDITOR: THE NORTHFIELD NEWS IJUST READ the story by John Cruickshank about the Northfield Graduation. I was out of town so I missed the ceremony. More...

Constitutional Logic

TO THE EDITOR: THE NORTHFIELD NEWS THANK YOU Mr. D'Amico for giving me credit for my logic. I am sorry that I cannot accept the credit. It is not my logic. It is The Constitution of the United States. More...

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House & Home

Reflections From Pool Side

Olde Time Strawberry Shortcake
By REID WOBBY The Northfield News

An old friend of the family named Emma Dougan approached me on the common a few days ago with a suggestion. She told me she had been reading my column and was struck with an idea. More...

What's Cooking

Two Summer Stars: Coleslaw & Friends
By PHYLLIS GREENWAY The Northfield News

Coleslaw possibilities: If you're making more than for one meal serving remember that the cabbage becomes more liquid over night. Resist buying packages of already sliced cabbage. More...

Home Again

Whooper Update By CHRISTINE BARNES The Northfield News

Far away from day-to-day happenings in Northfield, and even Vermont, and, most likely, far away from your thoughts, the cycle of the Whooping Crane Recovery Project begins anew. More...

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Theater Curtains From Northfield's Past Are Restored, Will Be On Permanent Display

By JOHN CRUICKSHANK The Northfield News

Northfield is lucky to have two rare theater curtains which belong to the Northfield Historical Society. One has been hanging on the wall of the Community Room at the Brown Public Library for several years. More...

Early Cars Tour Vermont

Michael Murphy in the back seat and his brother, Brian, in front, visiting grandchildren of Phyllis Murphy of Northfield, have a chance to ride in a 1914 Ford Model T touring car owned by driver, Sam Tzountzouris from Port Perry, Ontario. More...

News

Samuel Simon Makes Dean's List At Elon

The Northfield News

ELON, NC - Samuel M. Simon, son of Martin and Devereaux Simon of Northfield, has been named to the Dean's List for the 2009 spring semester at Elon University. More...

Berlin Resident Gets Home Makeover From Rural Vermont

The Northfield News

MONTPELIER - Receiving a homeownership loan from USDA Rural Development comes with added benefits during the month of June according to Rural Development. More...

Carly Quinn Named To Dean's List At Mt. Ida

The Northfield News

NEWTON, MA - Carly Quinn, a resident of Northfield has been named to the Dean's List for the 2009 spring semester at Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. More...

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Police Report

NORTHFIELD POLICE REPORT

June 17 2:25 a.m. - Intoxicated Person - Police responded to the area of Parsons lane and Rt. 12 South for an intoxicated person stumbling near the roadway. The subject was located and refused any help from police. 9 a.m. More...

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Editorials

Representative View

By MAXINE GRAD Representative, D, Northfield Moretown, Roxbury

Hello Moretown, Northfield and Roxbury: Here are some highlights of this year's session. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent you. I look forward to seeing you over the summer and fall. More...

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Features

NEWS FROM THE HILL

By LISA BRUCKEN Norwich University

Sitting demurely to the right of Jackman Hall's imposing structure on the Upper Parade Ground is the Charlotte Green Memorial Carillon located in the Adams Bell Tower. More...

Vermont's Major Role in Our Independence

By BILL DOYLE Senator, R, Washington County

When we celebrate the Fourth of July this year, we should remember the contributions made by Vermonters in the fight for independence. More...

Hello From Hollywood!

Summer on the Great White Way (Part 2 of 2)
By J. ROBERTS The Northfield News

Despite last week's closings of several Broadway shows, there's plenty to enjoy for all ages. More...

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History

NORTHFIELD IN HISTORY

Compiled by PHILO HALL For The Northfield News

125 Years Ago The Northfield News July 2, 1884 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year Geo. H Richmond, editor Our nation is surrounded by perils, said the Rev. More...

VOICES FROM THE PAST

Compiled by SALLY PEDLEY Northfield Historical Society

Green Mountain Heritage Building along Main Street "The first house built on Main Street was at 58 South Main Street. More...

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