To our readers, The Vermont Standard Annual Appeal is the one time each year when we come right out and ask for your help with our mission to preserve quality local journalism for our community. We believe that an informed public is essential if a community like ours is to have a well-functioning democracy. We think credible journalism – the …

By Dan Cotter, publisher A huge sigh of relief and a fist pump were my first reactions, as well as a gaze skyward as I mouthed the words “thank you!” The tears welling up in my older friend’s eyes were his response when I told him. Then we shared a long, hard hug. After lots of research and preparation, and …

“View From Here” By Sandy Gilmour, Woodstock resident If you are reading this column right now, that’s good news for the community. It means you probably paid for this paper, hard copy or online, maybe even made a donation to it, and value its contribution to our lives in Woodstock and surrounding areas. We are so fortunate to have the …