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Archive for November, 2025

Cashman prepares to represent 115th Assembly District

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North Words: Folks from Potsdam really love this novel set in their hometown

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Unless unanticipated changes happen, here are the Town of Peru 2025 election winners

Plattsburgh, NY, November 10, 2025  – While a few more absentee ballots may arrive on or before November 12, the Clinton County Board of Elections does not anticipate any changes in the 2025 unofficial election results. As of 11:54 AM today, the unofficial winners in the Town of Peru are: Town Supervisor – Craig Randall […]

Mandatory personal finance and climate classes coming to all public schools in New York

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Darrell’s mountain view

“He talked about how lonely it is to be a Black business owner living and working in the middle of the Adirondacks…” Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Rain forecast to change to snow today

Rain will change to snow for a 2-4 hour period late this afternoon into this evening. Snow may be briefly moderate to heavy in the Champlain Valley and north-central Vermont, during the evening commute (4-8 PM). Snowfall accumulation of 1-3” is expected. Allow extra time to reach your destination.

Cleaning up Lake Champlain: A complex challenge

Experts warn of high cost of inaction when dealing with phosphorus pollution Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Chili Salad  Bread Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

It’s time to sign up for the Turkey Trot

The Peru Lions Club will again be hosting this year’s 48th Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th.  As in the past, this is a family run event with participants of all levels and features both a 5K and 10K run starting at 9:00 a.m. The trot begins and ends […]

If you enjoy a great turkey dinner, St. Alexander’s is the place to be today

Peru wins Section VII Girls Swim Championship

The Section VII Girls Swim Championship goes to Peru! Following a great day in the pool, the Nighthawks came away with a meet-leading 389 points. Here are all the team scores. 1. Peru 389 2. AuSable 249 3. Plattsburgh 170 4. Moriah 88 5. Beekmantown 22

What is a hoop house and how do I get one?

Tips for getting started with simple greenhouse structures Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

Delays hit $40M Gore Mountain project, amid friction between town, ORDA

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APA could send proposed cannon testing range to rare public hearing

The Adirondack Park Agency board will discuss the proposal to test-fire howitzers at its Nov. 13-14 meeting. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

NYS to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Albany, NY – Npvember 7, 2025 – “After weeks of the Trump administration putting millions of New Yorkers through chaos and confusion, following guidance from USDA, I’ve directed state agencies to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November. We expect the first New Yorkers to begin having access to their […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of Nov. 10, 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 October 27; Public Hearing for Local Law #2 of 2025 of November 5, […]

Elise Stefanik Secures Over 72% of Weighted Vote From 56 Republican County Chairs in Bid for New York Governor

Clinton County Republican Chairperson Jerika Manning is not included in Stefanik’s list   Saratoga, NY: Today, the Elise for Governor Campaign announced that 56 NY Republican County Chairs representing over 72% of the weighted vote have endorsed Elise Stefanik’s campaign for Governor. 50% is required to be the New York Republican Party’s nominee. Elise Stefanik […]

Stec backs Stefanik for Governor

State Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement in response to Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announcing her candidacy for Governor of New York State: “I was the first state legislator to endorse Elise Stefanik when she ran for Congress in 2014. Since that time, as an Assemblyman and Senator with districts that are wholly […]

Prospective Students Invited to Saturday Visit Days at Clinton Community College

Opportunities to Explore Campus, Connect with Faculty and Get Help with Financial Aid PLATTSBURGH — Prospective students can experience Clinton Community College firsthand during upcoming Saturday Visit Days, featuring campus tours, financial aid support and a chance to explore academic programs. Visit opportunities are available on Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6, when prospective […]

Opioid Settlement Advisors Say Hochul Administration is Keeping Them in the Dark

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Adirondack region builds up EV infrastructure but lacks overall plan

New York is one of the leading states in terms of EV ownership, but adoption has been slow overall Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story 

Elise Stefanik Officially Files and Announces Run for New York Governor

Nov. 7, 6:03 a.m. News Release – SARATOGA, N.Y. – Republican candidate for Governor Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “Kathy Hochul is the Worst Governor in America. Under Kathy Hochul’s failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utilities, rent, and grocery prices crushing […]

A manufactured home in Newcomb could be the start of affordable workforce housing for the region

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NOV. 6, 2025 – 3:05 P.M. US National Weather Service Burlington VT 

We’re expecting a quiet and chilly night tonight. Any lingering showers this afternoon will end by early evening and skies will become partly to mostly clear in most locations. Lows tonight will range from the upper teens to the upper 20s.

University of Vermont Health Welcomes 33 New Health Care Providers

Successful recruitment of providers from a wide range of specialties strengthens regional access to primary, specialty care Burlington, VT, Nov. 6, 2025– Thirty-three health care providers from various disciplines have joined University of Vermont Health supporting the regional health system’s commitment to strengthening access to primary and specialty care for the communities it serves. Many […]