Visitors to some of Vermont’s favorite river swimming spots this summer may have noticed and had a chance to meet swimming hole stewards greeting people, keeping things tidy, and taking surveys.

A handsome young bull moose stepped out along Rt. 100 in Waterbury Center on Monday and brought passing traffic close to a standstill as motorists slowed down, some stopping for a glimpse and a photo. 

Waterbury’s Memorial Day ceremony was one of the first public events this year as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and it managed to cover several poignant themes.