🌱 Woodstock Union alum earns Vermont’s top Civil War history honor

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In today's newsletter:

• Woodstock Union alum earns Vermont’s top Civil War history honor

Also on today's calendar: Woodstock Community Meal and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 55 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 57, low: 48.
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Vermont Civil War historian receives lifetime achievement award (vnews.com) — A Vermont Civil War historian who graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1960 has received a major statewide lifetime achievement award. Howard Coffin was honored by the Center for Research on Vermont for decades of work documenting Vermonters’ Civil War experiences, highlighting the human stories behind the state’s role in the conflict.
   

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📸 Around Woodstock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodstock

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• In Full Bloom | Tickets Available →
  Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Grn, Woodstock
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Member Family Picnic
  Billings Farm and Museum , 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
  4:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Today's Schedule
  Billings Farm and Museum , 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
  10:00 am
• Woodstock Community Meal →
  Thompson Senior Center, 99 Senior Ln, Woodstock
  12:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Farm Friends Play Club
  Billings Farm and Museum , 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
  10:00 am
• Today's Schedule
  Billings Farm and Museum , 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
  10:00 am
• Annual E-Recycling and Document Shredding Day
  Sustainable Woodstock Woodstock Union High School and Middle School, 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock, Vermont, 05091
  10:00 am

Sunday May 17

• Today's Schedule
  Billings Farm and Museum , 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• ADU Workshop →
  Hartford, VT Calendar White River Junction, VT 05001
  5:00 pm
• Spring Concert (6-12)
  Windsor School, 127 State Street, Windsor
  6:00 pm
• Taking Action for Whole Health & Well-Being
  Hartford Area Chambr of Commerce, 100 Arboretum Ln, White River Junction
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Member Family Picnic
  Billings Farm and Museum , 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cumberland Farms posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Woodstock. Apply here.
• Mountain View School District posted a job opening for Custodian Make a Meaningful Impact in Our School Community! in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Quechee

• Rutland Herald Community News for May 12, 2026 (rutlandherald.com)

Hartland

• 'A shock to the system': ID of Vermont angler found in CT after 25 years missing brings closure (ctpost.com)

Hartford

• Hartford Selectboard to examine Twin Pines safety plan (vnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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