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Woodstock Willie said he did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring. His prediction is at odds with Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow. Woodstock celebrated Groundhog Day all weekend long with their annual festival. It honors the town's starring role in the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day."

As tradition has it, when Feb. 2 rolls around, Woodstock Willie is set to make his annual prognostication on the next six weeks of weather early on Groundhog Day morning. However, the national animal