July 16, 2009 RSS feed / Features

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NEWS FROM THE HILL

By LISA BRUCKEN Norwich University
The Norwich campus is rarely quiet. For four weeks during the summer, high school students in uniform can be spotted on the Upper Parade Ground and various places on the Hill and surrounding areas. More...

Hello From Hollywood!

Michael Jackson: His Laugh and Power Remembered
By J. ROBERTS The Northfield News

So much has been written and discussed about the private life and artistic brilliance of Michael Jackson since his death on June 25th that I didn't feel there was anything to add. For some, his sudden death was no shock; for others, devastating. More...

What's On PBS This Week

Vermont Public Television Program Highlights for July 19 to 25: July 19: Sunday at 9 p.m., "Masterpiece Mystery!" presents Agatha Christie's "Miss Marple" on the case of an old friend who is being slowly poisoned by an unknown hand. More...

EX LIBRIS

The Brown Public Library
By SUE MacMARTIN Brown Public Library

Brown Public Library's Summer Reading Program for children is off to a terrific start. Last week, 39 children made spectacul a r ceramic masks with artist and teacher, Laura Ceraso. More...

Reflections From Pool Side

These Rainy Summer Days
By REID WOBBY The Northfield News

WHAT THE HECK is up with this rain is what I would like to know. It seems to have plagued our every passing moment, ranging from the soft and steady teardrop to the five-gallon bucket downpour. More...

Memories & Tributes From Friends of Louise Halsted

By MARY DENNY WHEN BARBARA Neal was four years old and lived across the street on Highland Avenue in the house now owned by Philo Hall she would cross the street to Louise's. Louise would entertain her and they would have wonderful visits. More...

Silly Social Scenes

'Satire is what closes on Saturday night.' George S. Kaufman
By Miss Dysflexia Pamplemousse, Substituting for Miss Lorelei Popover, Who Was Substituting for Wootton Bassett Poughkeepsie, Who Was Substituting for Mr. Bimbleburger

NEAR-TRAGEDY INVOLVING LOCAL ANGLER - Fire Chief W.C. Nylon was averter of a potential tragedy last week. More...

ASK THE HOME TEAM

I'm thinking about getting an energy audit of my house. Can you tell me what a good auditor should do and how I can find one? I'm glad to. More...