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Meadowmount School of Music Students Perform Chamber Music in Saranac

Saranac – Hill and Hollow Music is privileged to be host for an “off-campus” concert by advanced students of the renowned Meadowmount School of Music on Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 pm at the Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac.  The program will offer several substantial works considered masterpieces of the chamber music […]

Retired NYS Police Troop B Commander Jack Lawliss Recalls the Robert Garrow Manhunt

A recent Sun Community News story begins: “The locally produced film ‘Garrow’ is continuing to sell out shows across the Adirondacks, and starting Saturday will begin a six-day run at The Strand in Schroon Lake.” Click here for that story. Several weeks ago retired New York State Police Troop B Commander John “Jack” Lawliss submitted his memories […]

Boquet Valley Central district office moved to Westport 

Source: Boquet Valley Central district office moved to Westport – Sun Community News & Printing

How prisons became the North Country’s normal | NCPR News

Source: How prisons became the North Country’s normal | NCPR News

Two hikers set new record for climbing 46 High Peaks of Adirondacks 

Source: Two hikers set new record for climbing 46 High Peaks of Adirondacks | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Court blocks plan for Adirondack snowmobile routes linking Park towns | NCPR News

Source: Court blocks plan for Adirondack snowmobile routes linking Park towns | NCPR News

The Music Man Marches Into Town This Summer

Keeseville, NY – Artistry Community Theatre is delighted to announce its summer musical production of Meredith Willson’s classic, The Music Man. Performances will be held at AuSable Valley Middle-High School on July 25th at 7pm, July 26th at 7pm, July 27th at 7pm, and July 28th at 5pm. Tickets are $20 and on sale now […]

TRAVELER ADVISORY – STATE ROUTE 9N SHOULDER REPAIRS, CLINTON COUNTY

From the NYS Department of Transportation Please be advised that one lane of State Route 9N in the area between I-87 and AuSable Forks in Clinton County has been closed to complete roadway shoulder repairs. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers with one-way alternating traffic. Motorists are urged to slow down and safely move over […]

Cutting trees for snowmobile trails in Adirondacks illegal, court rules

Source: Cutting trees for snowmobile trails in Adirondacks illegal, court rules

APA imbalance 

Source: APA imbalance | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Democrats in Albany rethink using NY’s prison system as an economic engine | NCPR News

Source: Democrats in Albany rethink using NY’s prison system as an economic engine | NCPR News

The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY 

The Anderson Falls Heritage Society and The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY with Dr. Gordon C. Pollard Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm Keeseville Fire Department 8 Pleasant Street Keeseville, NY Dr. Gordon Pollard’s illustrated presentation will provide an exploration of some of the elements that made Clintonville one of the North Country’s […]

Adirondack Rural Health Network Seeks Rural Health Champions of the Year

Nominations are being accepted for individuals in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Warren and Washington counties through Friday, July 26. [Glens Falls, NY] – The Adirondack Rural Health Network (ARHN), a program of AHI, is seeking nominations for Rural Health Champions of the Year to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the health […]

Lake Champlain fishing tournament starts today 

Source: Lake Champlain fishing tournament starts today | Local News | pressrepublican.com

These Men Are Our Family, Neighbors and Friends

Plattsburgh – The military biographies of the fifteen veterans who flew to Washington D.C. on the June 22, 2019 North Country Honor Flight were memorable, often very stirring and humorous. Thank you to Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey for providing them. GERALD COOPER Navy  1951-1955   Korea   EM-2  2nd Class Jerry was an […]

New speeds, new rules for farm tractors and other equipment

Source: New speeds, new rules | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Parking nixed on Route 73 

Source: Parking nixed on Route 73 – Sun Community News & Printing

DEC Announces Closure of Saranac River to Boating Between Lower Locks and Second Pond Boat Launch

River Impassable Due to Low Water Levels – Result of Vandals Opening Sluice Gate on Lower Locks The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that it has closed the Saranac River to boating between the Lower Lock and Second Pond Boat Launch because of extremely low water levels that make this […]

DEC Issues Final Management Plan for Saranac Lakes Wild Forest

From the NYS DEC The final Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Management Plan outlining plans to improve opportunities for outdoor recreation on the lands and waters in the northern Adirondacks was recently issued, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. “Implementing this new management plan for the Saranac Lakes Wild […]

What should an Adirondack tent camping site look like? | NCPR News

Source: What should an Adirondack tent camping site look like? | NCPR News

Two hospitalized after collision in Upper Jay 

Source: Two hospitalized after collision in Upper Jay – Sun Community News & Printing

Population Trends in the Adirondacks and Rural America – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Population Trends in the Adirondacks and Rural America – – The Adirondack Almanack

History At Our Doorstep

By John T. Ryan Keeseville – Yesterday my wife Jean and I took advantage of the Museum Weekend to visit the Anderson Falls Heritage Society Museum in Keeseville. We loved it! Located just off Main Street at 96 Clinton Street, the museum displays an array of Keeseville and Clintonville’s history. This summer’s featured display was […]

Summer Hours for the Bluff Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse tours are free and open to the public.   Sundays in July and August and Sept 1st, from 1 pm to 3 pm   The historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island is open to the public from 1 pm to 3 pm every Sunday in July and August and September 1st. The lighthouse […]

NY corrections officers say solitary confinement is a needed tool | NCPR News

Source: NY corrections officers say solitary confinement is a needed tool | NCPR News