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Champlain Area Trails Announces Ownership of Twin Valleys Outdoor Education Center

News Release of Feb. 3, 2026 – Lewis, NY– Champlain Area Trails (CATS), a community-supported non-profit and accredited land trust dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, conserving land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley, is proud to announce that it has successfully raised the necessary funds to purchase […]

Grand Opening Food Waste Collection Program in Peru

Peru, NY, February 3, 2026 – As advertised, Clinton County Health Department and Casella Waste Systems personnel were in Peru this morning explaining their joint food collection program. Peru is participating in a pilot program to determine how many residents will participate and, if they don’t, what can be done to encourage participation.  Americans typically […]

Amid financial struggles, Village Mercantile in Saranac Lake could close

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Educators reflect on the impact of agriculture in the classroom

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The North Country Chamber of Commerce presented its Annual Awards

Plattsburgh, NY The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted its 114th Annual Awards Dinner on January 30th at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Warren Ballroom. This year’s sold-out celebration welcomed 500 guests for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration. This year’s award recipients, including Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, […]

Learn more about the Food Scrap Program, Tuesday, Feb 3 at 11 a.m. – Noon

From widow to pioneer physician: The life of Plattsburgh native Dr. Charlotte Norton

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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 3, 2026

Hamburger Gravy/Mashed Pototoes  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!

A tiny Central NY village is adding affordable housing without a fight: ‘I guess we’re different’

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Jim Douglass, a man devoted to serving his community

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, January 31, 2026 –  Family and public service define Jim Douglass.   After 16 years on the Peru Town Board, including 12 years as Deputy Supervisor, Jim did not seek reelection last November. He explained why, saying, “We have a good board. I’m glad there’s new blood on the […]

Great wintertime activities at the Strand

Town Board accepts Telegraph Rd. culvert bid, but project completion date uncertain

Replacing culvert cost $2 million+ By John T Ryan Peru, NY, January 30, 2026 – There was good and bad news at the Peru Town Board’s Thursday, January 29 meeting. The board accepted Luck Brothers’ $1,852,995 bid to replace the collapsed Dry Mill Brook culvert, which led to the April 2024 closure of Telegraph Road. […]

CANCELED: Cordâme

Dear Friends, Hill and Hollow Music regrets to announce the cancellation of the Cordâme concerts scheduled at Lake Forest on Saturday, January 31st and the Saranac Methodist Church on Sunday, February 1st. In April 2025, the award-winning Montreal chamber music (jazz) ensemble applied for a U.S. visa to travel here for these concerts. In the nine […]

Herb Brooks statue to be unveiled in Lake Placid on Jan. 31

The statue of 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks will be unveiled Saturday in the Lake Placid Olympic Center Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism shares results of 2025 tourism impact survey

LAKE PLACID, NY (January 28, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has compiled and released the results of its fourth annual tourism impact survey, conducted in late 2025. The survey gathered feedback from residents and business owners in Essex and Hamilton counties, as well as the villages of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, […]

Subs For Super Bowl

Liam Vob Elbe tp perform at the CC Fair

Recent NYS Forest Ranger Actions

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2025, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 362 search […]

Community mourns local couple killed in Vt. crash

Fundraisers underway to help local teen hospitalized after Friday night fatality in Colchester Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Knights Serving Breakfast, Sunday, Feb, 8

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.  The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]

Clinton County Announces Appointment of New Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport

January 28, 2026 –  Clinton County, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sharrowas the new Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport, effective immediately. Sharrow brings more than 20 years of diverse aviation experience spanning airport management, airline operations, aviation planning, and engineering. He is an Accredited Airport […]

Investigation into $3 million fraud sparks blame game in Warren County

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Peru, NY Sunrise, January 28, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Oratory and Mother Cabrini Shrine.

Snapshot NY invites community to participate in wildlife research

Snapshot NY uses trail cameras to research a variety of wildlife including black bears, fishers, bobcats and more  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Tales of the Adirondacks past and present: Smashing historical myths by Kate Messner

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