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Inn-credible

The Woodstock Inn held two events last week to celebrate the renovation and reopening of its front entry, lobby and library. Here, the inn’s employees gather for a photo outside the inn. (Rick Russell Photo)
Top Stories
Longtime Assistant Takes Town Clerk Role
by Michelle Fields, Standard Correspondent
Dress Code Outrage: Policy Draws Ire From Parents, Students
by Katy Savage, Standard Staff
House Race Features Political Newbies
by Katy Savage, Standard Staff
Woodstock Embezzler’s Sentence Lessened By Diversion Program
by Eric Francis, Standard Correspondent
Oakland Was Lover Of People, Places, Things
by Virginia Dean, Standard Correspondent
Legislature Blocks Hartford’s Option Tax
by Eric Francis, Standard Correspondent
Longtime Planning Commission Member Spaulding Retires
by Michelle Fields, Standard Correspondent
Area Residents Consider Proposed Dam Purchase
by Curt Peterson, Standard Correspondent
Pentangle Moves Concerts To Evenings, Adds Food, Drinks
by Michelle Fields, Standard Correspondent
Legendary Bridgewater Raft Race Is This Saturday
by Linda Maxham, Bridgewater Corners
Judy Collins To Perform At Chandler Music Hall
Town, School Partner To Develop 17-Acre Wood
by Curt Peterson, Standard Correspondent
West Windsor Board Plans Site Visit For Bowers Bridge
by George Calver, Standard Correspondent
Barnard’s Family Day, Street Dance Moved To Town Hall
by Curt Peterson, Standard Correspondent

Andrew Buchan Groff plays defense in Woodstock’s 12-11 loss to South Burlington. (Beth Robinson Photo)
Popular Race Around The Lake Is Back
WUHS Boys Lacrosse Nearly Upsets So. Burlington
by George Calver, Standard Correspondent
OBITUARIES
Doris Simpson
Melanie Hickory
Ty Crowe
PHOTO GALLERIES – all photo galleries
Chefs of the Valley, Haven Benefit, 2016
The annual benefit for the Upper Valley Haven was held at the Hanover Inn. Chefs from around the Upper Valley shared samples with participants in the event.
Jay Morgan Retirement Party
The Woodstock Town Clerk, Jay Morgan was given a party to honor 15 years of service and to celebrate his retirement.
Sustainable Woodstock Annual Meeting – 2016
The annual meeting for Sustainable Woodstock was held at the Billings Farm & Museum.
WUHS Track Team at Windsor
The Woodstock Union High School track team competed in Windsor on April 30.
The Sharon Academy 20th Anniversary Event
A celebration was held on April 30th for The Sharon Acadcemy 20th Anniversary.
CATS Performance, ArtisTree & Pentangle
CATS Musical at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre is produced by Pentangle Arts in Collaboration with ArtisTree Community Arts Center.