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VIDEO: WUHS Graduation 2013

June 18, 2013

Graduates took the stage on Friday night with speeches by the valedictorian, salutatorian and the class president and presentations by the Concert Band, Treble Choir and the Speakchorus.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Woodstock Area Monday

June 17, 2013

in News,Weather

A line of severe thunderstorms are moving through the Woodstock area Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Quechee Balloon Fest Photos

June 17, 2013

The weather was nice for the Quechee Balloon Festival last weekend.

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Permits For Massive Killington Resort OK’d

June 15, 2013

A phased master plan for a new ski village at the base of Killington, proposed by SP Land Co., is coming closer to fruition now that the last state permits were granted. The $133.4 million Phase I development includes 193 condominiums …

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ECFiber Struggling To Break Into Woodstock Market

June 15, 2013

Woodstock residents eager for ECFiber will have to wait longer than anticipated as the company navigates Woodstock’s underground cabling.

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Senior Profile: Waterworth A Career Volunteer

June 15, 2013

Asa Waterworth has two simple goals for the future. “I want to be happy and I want to be helping people,” she said.

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Senior Profile: Woodstock Valedictorian Has ‘Internal Drive’

June 15, 2013

When science teacher Tim Brennan asked his students to induce a fundamental law about momentum, Anthony Bald was the only student able to collect data. “He’s been an impressive student since day one,” Brennan said….

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Solving Village’s Parking Puzzle

June 15, 2013

There are about 171 free parking spots in the village’s commercial district. Some are clearly marked, like those on the right side of the westbound lane of Route 4 surrounding the Green. Some are less than obvious, like the dirt and pavement spots on Pleasant Street.

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WUHS Grads, Alums Prep For Festivities This Weekend

June 14, 2013

It’s the weekend Woodstock Union High School students — current and former — have been looking forward to all year. For WUHS’ class of 2013, graduation takes place Friday at 6 p.m. For former WUHS grads, Alumni Day festivities last all of Saturday, with the Alumni Parade at 2 p.m.

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Quechee Balloon Festival This Weekend

June 14, 2013

34th Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival
Featuring Music, Fine Art, and Crafters on the Quechee Village Green
Father’s Day Weekend – June 14, 15 and 16.

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Saturday: ‘Yoga Hike’ in Barnard

June 14, 2013

Come join the yoga hike on the trail! Doing yoga while hiking is a meaningful way to connect with the elements of nature while moving more mindfully over the earth, and can really help reduce post-hiking stiffness.

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Principal: Forecast Looks Promising For Outdoor Graduation

June 14, 2013

All is set for an outdoor graduation ceremony Friday night, as long as the weather cooperates, according to Woodstock Union High School Principal Greg Schillinger.

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Accident Slowing Traffic On Route 4

June 13, 2013

An accident on Route 4 in front of Citizens Bank has reduced traffic to one lane Thursday.

The accident took place around 5 p.m. Tow trucks and police were on the scene at 5:15 p.m.

An ambulance was called out but no injuries were reported.

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ArtisTree Breaks Ground On New Building

June 13, 2013

ArtisTree has begun the renovation of the former MIT retreat property on Pomfret Road, located behind Teago General Store, next to the Pomfret library. It plans to relocate in 2014.

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Golf’s U.S. Open Starts Today; Watch Keegan Bradley’s First Round

June 13, 2013

The U.S. Open, held this year at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., began this morning and Woodstock native Keegan Bradley’s opening round is being broadcast online.

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