Irene has come and gone, but in her wake, Vermont has been declared a federal disaster area and residents of the town of Northfield are digging out from the worst flood the town has seen in 100 years. St. Jacob of Alaska’s historic building, spared any damage, sits on high ground above the reach of the river, but most structures in the town weren’t so fortunate. The flash flood swept through the heart of Northfield, inundating the homes and businesses in its path.
