September 10, 2009 RSS feed / Features

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NEWS FROM THE HILL

By LISA BRUCKEN Norwich University
COLLEGES AND universities traditionally open a new academic year with Convocation or a "calling or coming together" and Norwich proudly honors this tradition. The University's convocation ceremony was held on September 1st. More...

Hello From Hollywood!

John Williams A Close Encounter with a 77-year old "Rock Star"
By J. ROBERTS The Northfield News

One the most treasured gifts in Los Angeles is an evening at the Hollywood Bowl. And this past weekend was no exception. More...

Ex Libris Brown Public Library Northfield

By NANCY MUNNO Brown Public Library

Owney, a stuffed replica of the famous mascot of the post office, is coming to visit the Brown Public Library for the week of September 14. More...

Labor Day

It is not clear who founded Labor Day but some believe it to be either Peter McGuire, co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, or Matthew Maquire, More...

Ask the Home Team

I've been thinking about how much energy I used to keep my house cool in those hot weeks last summer. Can you tell me if it's worth the expense to add high reflectivity roofing to a home? More...

What's On PBS This Week

Sept. 13: Sunday at 9 p.m., "Masterpiece Mystery!" presents another "Inspector Lewis" story of crime in Oxford. Lewis and Hathaway track a serial killer At 10:30 p.m., a new series called "Voces" showcases Latino films. More...