Shoe shopping in a pandemic world
Before going to the mall to buy a pair of winter shoes, I should’ve checked to make sure the store...
Feeling powerless when the lights go out
My relationship to power outages changed on Thursday, September 9 when it was, in fact, raining pretty hard. The crack...
Avoiding toxic chemicals with DIY extermination
Spring often brings a trail of small ants into the kitchen. They are easily dealt. I place sprigs of fresh...
Jamey Wolff retires from the Center for Spectrum Services
Jamey Wolff, champion of children with autism, retires from the Center for Spectrum Services.
E.B. Gormley, Seamon-Wilsey funeral homes to take over Lasher business
Through a new business arrangement, customers of Lasher Funeral Home in Woodstock will be served by two funeral homes owned...
Hotel owners considering purchase of Woodstock funeral home
The owners of Woodstock Way Hotel are contemplating the purchase of the Lasher Funeral Home property at 100 Tinker Street...
Mt. Tremper bridge construction progresses
The 800-foot bridge, to be built parallel to the 54-year-old, 336-foot-long structure on Route 28, has been designed to prevent...
After more than four years in animal shelter, pit bull finds a home
“We really miss him,” said dog control officer Nancy Hudler, “but we’re happy he’s in a good home. We get...
Cottage experience: Roxbury at Stratton Falls is a whole new type of Inn
If you like the idea of hanging out in Galileo’s study, Dracula’s castle, a black-and-white Jean Harlow movie, or Cinderella’s...
Hudson Valley women’s mentoring group needs volunteers
“It's so satisfying to see her happy and successful and excited now about the future,” said Nancy Sweeney, who volunteers...
Ulster County woman arrested along with Jane Fonda in DC climate protest
“Activism is...better than Prozac. It lifts you out of despair.”
Six-hour poetry marathon on New Year’s Day
For decades, New York City poetry lovers have celebrated New Year’s Day at one (or both) of two marathon poetry...
Phoenicia’s Arts & Antiques hits its stride
It’s taken a few years, but the building once occupied by the Phoenicia Pharmacy has developed into a cheerful, bustling...
Jewish Congregation earns Seal of Sustainability
The Woodstock Jewish Congregation (WJC) is one of 90 organizations, so far, to earn a Seal of Sustainability from Hazon:...
What it’s like to walk the new Ashokan Rail Trail
Having heard enthusiastic reports from friends who’ve walked or biked the Ashokan Rail Trail since the October 18 opening of...
Holiday festivities kick off in Phoenicia
On the first two weekends of December, Phoenicia puts together the series of family-friendly holiday events that the hamlet has...
Tiny Staniker carries the finery at Lily’s in Woodstock
“I’m known for dresses and partywear,” says Tiny Stainker, fanning out the skirt of a velvet dress in her boutique,...
Woodstock’s Herwood Inn is small and complete
The proprietors of the Herwood Inn seem to have thought of everything. Bed platforms flush with the floor, so nothing...
Shandaken makes progress on short-term rental regs
When the Shandaken Short-Term Rental (STR) Committee met on November 11, they discussed such issues as how to define STRs...
Nail biting? Nah: Shandaken, legislature candidates await absentee counting calmly
Shandaken candidates and residents have a long wait ahead of them until absentee ballots are counted to determine the outcome...
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