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Archive for October 9th, 2025

Pride Center of Vermont to close Friday due to funding gap

It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Plattsburgh native makes it onto “The Voice” singing competition show

Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer  Click here for the NCPR story 

Keeseville Community Arts Festival to Transition to Keeseville Free Library Leadership in 2026

AdkAction and the Keeseville Free Library are pleased to announce that the Keeseville Community Arts Festival, a beloved celebration of arts and community, will transition to new leadership beginning in 2026. The Library will now serve as the lead organizer of the event, with AdkAction providing support throughout the transition year. The 2026 Keeseville Community […]

Hochul names Mark Hall as chair of Adirondack Park Agency board

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North Country farms are caught between labor shortages and visa limits

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“No Sewing Machine Required” – An America250 Event Workshop

November 15, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Clinton County Historical Association Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, Old Base, Plattsburgh With a few stitches in the right spot, and some instructions by those in the ‘know’, you can make a shirt or a shift for your Revolutionary War outfit during this America250 Event Workshop.  Workshop leader Sharon Bell will […]

Planning Board Agenda – WEDNESDAY, September 10, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL June  2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2025-0014 Site Plan Review;Food Truck, Michele Belanger, 280.1-5-6,  2 Gorman Way P2025-0015 Merge, Forrence Orchards Inc, 268.-1-49 & 268.-1-35.1, 307 Route 22B                      ANY […]

Here’s what you should know about COVID-19 vaccines for this fall

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The entire 34-mile Adirondack rail trail is officially open

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Clinton Community College’s ASAP program supports Pell and TAP grant-eligible students

CCC News Release of 10/08/25 – PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Clinton Community College’s successful Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program was highlighted during a special event Wednesday, a program featuring students highlighting how it has helped them achieve and accomplish their goals. The college’s ASAP program supports Pell and TAP grant-eligible students, providing multiple resources […]

APA moves ahead with Saranac Lake headquarters despite some public pushback

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How the drought impacted Adirondack fall foliage

This year’s fall foliage hasn’t been as colorful as some years due to a number of factors, including the drought. Click here for teh Adirondack Explorer story 

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , OCTOBER 9, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 22 and Special Meeting of October 2, 2025 Community Input.  DISCUSSION: Update […]

After multi-week picket, workers and bosses reach agreement at St. Albans dairy plant

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