The state's Route 4 project in Woodstock Village is in its final days and is projected to finish this month — nearly two months ahead of the original completion time.

"This little triangle of flood zone would be a nice place to tidy up," Frank Teagle declared years ago, about the land that holds the small Woodstock Village park bearing his name. Now, several decades after Teagle’s Landing was so named, it has received the ultimate upgrade in 2021, with fresh landscaping, new steps and tables, and a whole, refreshed look. 

Without missing a beat, customers flocked to The Mountain Creamery’s new location on Route 4 in West Woodstock this past weekend.

As this recent encounter with a fox showed, nature has wonderful ways of reminding us that this world is a shared experience.

There’s nothing quite like the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is asking boaters and anglers to enjoy loons from a safe distance this summer.

As Laura White explained in her studio, the practicality of pottery is a draw for her. “I come out here, I open up a bag of clay, and I make it into something useful,” she said. “I think that’s really cool. It makes sense to me.” 

Over the weekend, Juneteenth offered a day of celebration, but also a day of recognition — recognizing the impact of the past, and the work that lies ahead.

It's the same river, but a totally new location, for Pentangle Arts' annual Music by the River series which kicks off next month at the East End Park in Woodstock.

Brilliant colors are brightening up the front lawn of the local library in Woodstock Village, because the Woodstock Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is back. The sale takes place on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. — rain or shine.

Easy travel, better weather, and safer public health conditions — all that points to a busy Memorial Day Weekend, maybe one for the record books, local businesses say.

This year, the state is taking several steps to address decades-old technology and other systemic needs at the Vermont Department of Labor.

Students often have to head outside to observe wildlife, but in the case of one U.S. elementary school, the wildlife comes to them — every year. 

Gov. Phil Scott says Vermont could end its pandemic restrictions in June, if enough people get vaccinated in the next two weeks. Also from Friday: the Legislature sends a $7.3 billion state budget to the governor before wrapping up the 2021 session.

Turtles can make good pets, but Vermont wildlife officials are asking people to let native turtles remain in their natural habitat. That said, the public can help the state track the activity of rare species.

Many new innovations came to life during the pandemic, and one result is Vermont Art Online, where galleries and museums can share their exhibits virtually.

Vermont has been the most successful state in the nation at getting people vaccinated against COVID-19, according to statistics released this week. It has the most vaccinations per 100,000 people of any state in the U.S.

The state of Vermont has adjusted its statewide mask mandate, but Woodstock Village officials are reminding residents that the village mask ordinance remains in effect, including for public outdoor locations.

A boil water order is in effect for all Woodstock Aqueduct customers until further notice, due to the impact of a water line break in front of the Woodstock Recreation Center along Route 4. However, the process that will lead to lifting that order is well underway and may conclude this week.

Vermont, known for its dedication to the environment, got the ultimate confirmation this week that a majestic, and long-endangered animal within its borders has surged into a full recovery.