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Archive for June, 2026

Serenity Garden continues in a new location

Harkness, NY June 25, 2026 – Eighteen years ago, Art Ford dug his shovel into a hillside known as Serenity Garden on Clintonville Road, about 1.4 miles west of Harkness four-corners. Last Sunday, June 21, Ford opened a new chapter in the garden’s history by moving Serenity Garden to Clintonville, adjacent to the Methodist Church […]

July 4th Parade Marshal Announcement

June 24, 2026 – The City of Plattsburgh is proud to announce that this year’s Fourth of July Parade Marshals are G&G Tire and Warren Tire, two longtime North Country businesses whose dedication to customer service, community involvement, and local pride have made a lasting impact on the region. G&G Tire For more than 60 […]

You won’t want to miss this year’s Fourth of July Celebration in Downtown Plattsburgh!

(PLATTSBURGH- June 24 2026) – Our nation will celebrate its 250th birthday this year, and what better way to spend your Fourth of July by joining us in Downtown Plattsburgh at the annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday July 4th 2026! This year’s celebration will feature a parade, free concert, downtown food court and […]

Figure skating referee Kathaleen Kelly Cutone’s Lake Placid legacy

Kathaleen Kelly Cutone’s life as a skater has led to the upcoming Lake Placid Figure Skating Championships, where she plays an important role. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) Dominates Albany Elections Despite Super PAC Deluge

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Assemblyman Cashman Secures $1 Million For Adirondack Watershed Institute During Speaker Heastie Visit to the North Country

Paul Smiths, N.Y. , June 24, 2026 News Release – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) hosted Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie (D-Bronx) at the Paul Smith’s Adirondack Watershed Institute on Wednesday as part of the Speaker’s annual state tour. During the visit, Speaker Heastie and Assemblyman Cashman announced $1 million for the Adirondack Watershed Institute […]

On primary day, North Country voters share top concerns and key hopes for NY-21

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Historical Association announces event-packed July schedule

June 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm History Matters: Revolution, Independence and Valcour Island with John Krueger Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel History matters because liberty is not self-sustaining; it must first be imagined in the minds and hearts of ordinary people and then defended through sacrifice, leadership, and endurance. Using figures such as John and Abigail Adams, […]

On anniversary of Dobbs, Gov. and NYC Mayor announce major expansion of abortion access across hub

Nearly Half a Million Dollars in New Funding Will Expand the NYC Hotline’s Capacity To Connect Callers with Abortion Providers and Support Services NYC, June 24, 2026 – Today, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in ‘Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization’, which sharply restricted access to abortion nationwide, Governor Kathy Hochul and […]

50 years later, an oral history of the St. Lawrence River ‘Slick of ’76’

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Constantino, Gendebien victorious in NY-21 primaries

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Constantino and Gendebian top vote-getters today in Peru

Peru, NY, June 23, 2026 – Primary elections typically attract few voters. That wasn’t true in Peru, where ballots  cast outnumbered any other Clinton County district.  Absentee and Early Votes are not included in the totals that follow.   In the competitive race to replace Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional District, Peru’s Republicans voted:  […]

The Peru Town Market June 28 vendor line up is HERE!

From Peru Town Market Look at this BIG BEAUTIFUL list of local farmers, growers, bakers, makers and artisans. We are SO LUCKY to have all of these amazing vendors join us for the very first market THIS SUNDAY, June 28th from 10-2pm at the always beautiful Heyworth Mason Park. Grab your friends, family and fur […]

Primary Day for Democrats and Republicans

Peru, NY , June 23, 2026 – Democrat and Republican Party members are eligible to vote in today’s primary. As of 8:45 a.m. about 50 Peru voters had cast ballot at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Voters will determine the party Congressional candidates for the November election. The Polls are open until 9 p.m. Sample ballots […]

Hidden Gem of the Adirondack Coast: Feinberg Park Campground Invites Visitors to Discover Altona

ALTONA, N.Y., June 22, 2026  — Tucked away in the scenic countryside of northern Clinton County, Feinberg Park Campground offers visitors a chance to experience one of the Adirondack Coast’s hidden gems. Following recent improvements to campground facilities and infrastructure, the Town of Altona is inviting campers, families, outdoor enthusiasts, and travelers to discover a […]

Daisy Award winner combines knowledge, compassion and a willingness to go the extra step

Patient’s DAISY Award nomination highlights nurse’s lasting impact  Elizabethtown, NY – Every other week, Donna Haynes settles in for another infusion at University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital – a routine that has become part of her life for more than a year and a half. The visits can be long. The […]

New York High Schoolers Might Be Getting a New Diploma.

At a Board of Regents meeting last Monday, state officials proposed eliminating credit-based diploma requirements. Click here for the New York Focus story 

NY forms Exploratory Committee to evaluate potential Lake Placid-NYC Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2042

The Effort Brings Together Leaders from Government, Business, Sports and Community Organizations to Assess the Potential of Bringing the Olympic Flame Back to New York State Albany, June 22, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the formation of the Lake Placid-New York City Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee, a statewide effort tasked […]

North Country Honor Flight #71 of June 20, 2026

John Bingham, US Navy, 1961-1969, Vietnam John felt a duty to serve, following the example of two uncles—one an admiral and the other a physician who served in Korea. Originally hoping to become a submariner, he was unable to pass the pressure test required for submarine training. Instead, he attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode […]

North County Honor Flight #70 of June 20, 2026

C. Edward Bombard Jr., US Army, 1960-63, Cold War After basic and clerk-typist training at Fort Dix, Ed trained at Fort Eustis, Virginia, as a Transportation Movement Specialist, coordinating the movement of military vehicles. He was later deployed to North Africa with the 3rd Army, serving in a small unit that oversaw port operations for the […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Chicken and Ham Bake Vegetable 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!

How the abolitionist movement took root in St. Lawrence County

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After years of stifling heat, Vermont invests nearly $10.5 million in prison air conditioning

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UVM Health is downsizing. Here’s what those cuts mean for services.

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Guarding Adirondack waters: Inside AWI’s fight against invasives

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