Read these stories and more on the eEdition, on Wednesday night, pick it up on the newsstands Thursdays or subscribe.
Calling All Angels

Local children play their part in a holiday pageant held at the annual Prosper Christmas Party on Saturday. See some of these on page 1D of the December 10, 2015 edition of the Standard and more. (Rick Russell Photo)
Top Stories
Vote Needed To Spend $74K In Option Tax Funds
by Katy Savage, Standard Staff
Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty To Stealing $20K
by Katy Savage, Standard Staff
This Year’s Holiday House Tour Could Be The Last
by Katy Savage, Standard Staff
Little Vinny Rescued And Ready For Wassail
by Katy Savage, Standard Staff
Mt. Tom Farmers’ Market Explores Alternate Locations
Staff Report
Under A New Name, Young Barnard Musician Releases EP
by Katy Savage, Standard Staff
Hartland Landscaper Who Chased Condo Owner With Fireplace Tool Violates Curfew
by Eric Francis, Standard Correspondent
Bomb Scare Threatens State Buildings, Hartford High School
by Eric Francis, Standard Correspondent
Killington Board Gets Serious About Town Manager Search
by Curt Peterson, Standard Correspondent
Construction on Village Projects Coming Along
by Michelle Fields, Standard Correspondent
Sad To See Poached Deer Left To Rot
by Sara Tuthill, Board Brook
Reading PTO Running 12 Days Of December Fundraiser
by Keith Merseal, Reading Informed
South Woodstock Christmas Pageant Coming Up Dec. 20
by Diana Brown, South Woodstock
BarnArts To Host Annual Winter Carols Concert Dec. 18
Yoh To Perform Ambitious ‘Woven’
by Virginia Dean, Standard Correspondent
Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend Approaches
by Alita Wilson, Pentangle Arts Council

Mariah Luce scored 11 points in Woodstock’s win over Long Trail on December 8. (Bruce Longley Photo)
From Winless To Undefeated: Experienced Youth Part Of Woodstock Girls Hockey Team’s Early Season Success
by David Miles, Sports Correspondent
Boys Hoops Pounds Poultney
by David Miles, Sports Correspondent
Winter Trail Adventures In Woodstock
by Anne Richter Arnold, Take It Outside
Girls Basketball Opens Season With Two Victories
by George Calver, Standard Correspondent
OBITUARIES
Ann Campbell
Anthony Gualtiere
Beverly Prio
Dale Tuttle
Gary Corliss
Jeannette Dubuque
Jeffrey Robinson
Kipling Harvey
Nicolas Siciliano
Thomas Johnson
Carl Kelton
Robert Gerety
PHOTO GALLERIES – all photo galleries
Brownsville Holiday Events
The Brownsville community celebrated the holiday season with a sing-a-long concert, tree lighting and refreshment.
Thompson Center Holiday Cookie Walk
The annual holiday cookie walk held at the Thompson Senior Center allowed participants to fill their boxes full of a variety of cookies on display.
Prosper Community Holiday Party
The annual Prosper Christmas Party was held Saturday. Every seat was taken for a dinner, talent show, Christmas pageant and a visit from Santa.
Hartland Community Arts’ Holiday Concert
The HCA’s annual holiday concert included, the community chorus, flute choir and a children’s ensemble held at Damon Hall in Hartland.
WUHS Girls Basketball vs Long Trail
The Woodstock girls basketball team took on Long Trail at home for second match-up and second win of the season.