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Norwich Fireworks

On a hazy night after a day of rain, there was smoke and fireworks over Sabine Field on the campus of Norwich University last Friday night as the youth leadership conference closed out with a bang. More...

Northfield Again Has A full Service Printer

The Northfield News

Since the Printery closed, Northfield has been without a printer. Last weeek, the Northfield News partnered up with Stillwater Graphics in Williamstown to offer a full line of printing services here in Northfield. More...

Labor Day Button Contest Winner Announced

The 2009 Northfield Labor Day Weekend Celebration has announced that this year's winner of the button design contest is Kristina Bennett, age 14 of Northfield. More...

Obituaries

Margaret Schneider, 91, Active Volunteer

The Northfield News

Margaret Schneider, 91 years old, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly after a short illness with her family at her bedside on July 9, 2009. More...

Esther H. Renfrew, 91, Scout Leader

The Northfield News

The Northfield News Esther H. Renfrew, 91, passed away peacefully, on July 30, surrounded by her children. Esther was born in St. Johnsbury on April 18, 1918, the daughter of Floyd and Agnes Holmes. Esther graduated from St. 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 AUGUST 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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Police Report

NORTHFIELD POLICE REPORT

Police Report Compiled by Chief Jeffrey L. Shaw

July 22 9:32 a.m. - Animal Problem - Police received a complaint from a citizen on Union Brook Road about a neighbors dog defecating on his lawn. More...

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Editorials

Editorial

By JOHN CRUICKSHANK The Northfield News

For a long time, I have been troubled by a seeming lack of understanding by young people of civic affairs. Not only nationally but in the state and particularly any understanding of how local government works. More...

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Features

Reflections From Pool Side

Edward's Mountain Man Brownies
By REID WOBBY The Northfield News

THROUGHOUT the summer, some of my faithful followers have been feeding me different article ideas. Some of these ideas actually feed me, seeing as they are delicious recipes. More...

Hello From Hollywood!

Funny People
By J. ROBERTS The Northfield News

Director/writer Judd Apatow ("The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up"), comedy's reigning king, is making his debut also a serious filmmaker with "Funny People." While the film is not entirely "serious," it's not entirely funny. More...

What's On PBS

Vermont Public Television Program Highlights for Aug. 9 to 16: Aug. More...

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Sports

Tommy 'Thunder' Smith Wins His Second Allen Lumber Street Stock Feature At Thunder Road

The Northfield News

Tommy "Thunder" Smith of Williamstown won his second Allen Lumber Street Stock feature event of the 2009 season with a last lap pass with a photo finish at the line. Smith just edged out Jason Corliss of Danville for the win. More...

Northfield's Tony Andrews Wins At Thunder Road

The Northfield News

BARRE - Tony Andrews of Northfield captured his third career win in the Late Model stock car division at Thunder Road International Speedbowl last Thursday. Andrews win on WDEV/Calkins Night featuring "King" Richard Petty is his first since 1992. More...

Harpoon Bicycle Run Comes Through Northfield With 350 Riders On August 15

The Northfield News

The 8th Annual Harpoon Point to Point bicycle run to benefit the Vermont Food Bank will be held on Saturday, August 15. More...

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It's Over, Chief Restored To Job Without Conditions by Selectboard

By KATHLEEN LOTT The Northfield News

Following a hearing held by the Northfield Selectboard in executive session last Wednesday night at the police station, the board announced that Chief Shaw would return to work on Thursday, July 30. More...

TRUSTEES LET CONTRACT FOR $1,119,349 TO REPLACE WATER MAIN

By JOHN CRUICKSHANK The Northfield News

The board of trustees for the village has approved the contract for the west phase of water main improvements in the amount of $1,119,349. More...

It has Lasted A Lifetime!

80 year old James McKinnell received the 1947 Case tractor pictured when he graduated from high school 62 years ago. His mother told him "if you take good care of it, it will last a lifetime" and it has, he said. "Mother was right. More...

News

Top Notch In Stowe Brings Chefs From All Over To Support Childhood Hunger

The Northfield News

Diversity and generosity will be on the menu when Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe hosts the first Rising Star Chef Food and Wine Show on August 22. More...

Louise Halsted Nieces and Nephews Visit The Gray Building

Northfield said goodbye to one if its own last weekend. Louise Davis Halsted touched many lives in our community and leaves a lasting legacy. Pictured above is her extended family on the steps of the Gray Building, one of her favorite projects. More...

Last Mile Run Set For August 15, Will Raise Money For End Of Life Care

The Northfield News

RANDOLPH - The Last Mile Ride roars into Randolph on Aug. 15. Orange County Sheriff Bill Bohnyak leads the ride and the Vermont chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association provides essential road guard services. More...

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Entertainment

Studio Place Arts To Show Paintings By Nelda Haley In Retrospective Opening August 11

The Northfield News

A retrospective of paintings by the late Nelda S. Haley will be on view at Studio Place Arts (SPA) in Barre from August 11 to September 19, 2009. More...

Central Vermont Chamber Players Arrive At Chandler, Concerts Planned Through August

The Northfield News

Members of the Central Vermont Chamber Musical Festival arrive in Randolph on August 10 for their 17th annual residency at Chandler Music Hall. This two week festival brings new and veteran musicians to several stages in the area. More...

Harvesting The Creative Theme Of Last Sullivan Summer Discussion

By MARY COMISKEY The Northfield News

Harvesting the Creative was the subject of the last of the dessert and discussion setments offered at the Sullivan Museum this summer. More...

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Letters

The Cost Of Health Care

TO THE EDITOR: THE NORTHFIELD NEWS ROLE REVERSALS are always interesting. For years, conservatives, most Republicans, and free market advocates have argued that competition can help to restrain the burgeoning cost of health care. More...

Goldfish

TO THE EDITOR: THE NORTHFIELD NEWS LAST YEAR, Green Mountain Animal Defenders received many complaints regarding animals, specifically goldfish, being given as prizes at state and county fairs across Vermont. More...

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House & Home

Home Again

Symmetry
By CHRISTINE BARNES The Northfield News

"Symmetry establishes a ridiculous and wonderful cousinship between objects, phenomena and theories outwardly unrelated: terrestrial magnetism, women's veils, polarized light, natural selection, the theory of groups, structure of space, vase desig More...

What's Cooking

It's Corny
By PHYLLIS GREENWAY The Northfield News

Driving to and fro from Northfield, the farmer's rows of corn seem to be almost leaping out of the ground. We all love corn on the cob simmered in water, but how about some other possibilities?! More...

In Your Garden

Wild Chervil
By S. RIZZOTTO The Northfield News

In the past few weeks I have heard more and more about wild chervil and how it is an invasive plant species in the Central Vermont area. More...

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History

NORTHFIELD IN HISTORY

Compiled by PHILO HALL For The Northfield News

125 Years Ago The Northfield News August 6, 1884 3 cents a copy/ $1.50 a year Geo. H Richmond, editor The people of Northfield are to be furnished with a rare opportunity for a good time on Friday next, Aug. More...

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