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

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North Country Honor Flight Announces Final Flights of 2025 Season

Sept. 28 – [PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming Flights 66 and 67 on Saturday, October 4, 2025, honoring North Country veterans with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. This dual mission marks a monumental accomplishment — more than 1,000 North Country veterans will have flown with North […]

People come from miles around!

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – A typical fall Saturday morning at Rulf’s Orchard. The Woodley family from Champlain stopped by as have many others.

People love Dunkin. Is it the donuts or coffee?

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – A typical ANY Saturday morning at Dunkin Donuts on the Bear Swamp Rd.

Low water levels on Lake Champlain shorten Fort Ticonderoga Ferry’s season

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Cohoes murder suspect taken into custody near Paul Smith’s

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Outgoing Code Enforcement Officer expresses unhappiness with town board and what he labeled as “toxic behavior”in town hall

By John T Ryan  Warning: Some readers and video viewers may find the wording on Mr. Guynup’s shirt objectionable.  Peru, NY – Following department reports Peru Town Supervisor commented on that the town board’s September 22, 2025 agenda was unusually brief. When he called on Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup the evening’s atmosphere changed. Guynup, […]

GOP rallies around Assembly special election candidate in Plattsburgh

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NY prison staffing and morale are low 6 months after strike

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Make plans to attend Babbie Museum’s Harvest Weekend

Harvest Weekend Oct. 11th & 12th 10am – 4pm •Demos include: cornharvesting & storing of corn, hit & miss engines, sawmilling, blacksmithing •Kids games, corn box search, pumpkin making, butter making •Popcorn and Cotton Candy •Ride the stagecoach, antique fire truck and Thomas the Train •Snacks and beverages available in the museum store 250 River […]

DEC to issue drought warning to 12 counties and add 6 more to counties under drought watch

New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Water During Ongoing Dry Conditions View Map of New York State Drought Conditions  Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, today announced a drought warning was issued in 12 counties in the Adirondack and Southern Tier regions and a drought watch was expanded to include […]

Home charging gives EV owners a big advantage

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Modular homes offer relief to Adirondack housing crisis

Land Bank plans to add 32 CrossMods over the next 2 years Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Is it time for a regional strategy around EV infrastructure in the Adirondacks?

How to go about addressing EV charging gaps? Click here for the Adirondack Explore story

Environmental group accuses Olympic Authority of ignoring regulations in work on bike race course

Officials acknowledge lack of DEC permit, promise restoration after mountain bike races conclude Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

As technology advances, EV owners report fewer barriers But EVs still make up just 1% of North Country vehicles

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CVPH Financial Counselors Offering Weekly Drop-in Opportunity at Diagnostic Center

Help addressing medical debt, insurance enrollment available Plattsburgh, NY – Medical bills can feel overwhelming and even with insurance, costs like deductibles or services that are not fully covered can add up quickly. To help, the Financial Counselors at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are available every Wednesday from […]

North Country businesses on how tariffs and border traffic are impacting them

Westport Marina Owner: “Anecdotally, I’ve only seen one to two Canadian tourists this whole summer, and that is a huge swing from what we’ve seen in summers past.” And there’s much more to read in this story.  Click here for the NCPR story 

Adirondack Farms uses drones in seed planting

By John T Ryan “What in the world is happening?” I asked myself this morning as I approached a pickup truck and a trailer equipped with a platform and grain bin. Then I saw the largest drone I’ve ever seen land on the platform. Drone operator Alex Menard stated, “I’m planning a cover crop.” Adirondack […]

2025 Peru Elective Office candidates named

By John T. Ryan Peru voters will have the opportunity to fill several local elective offices on Tuesday, November 4. The Peru Republicans have nominated Craig Randall as their candidate for a three-year term as town supervisor. The Peru Democrats do not have a nominee for this position. Randall has been serving as the interim […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, September 24, 2025 

Cheeseburger Casserole  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!

GOP claims Democratic Assembly candidate Michael Cashman violated state law

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Theresa Schofield Guynup, Cassie Rock McGee and Dick Connors share Peru History memories

Another in the Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska’s Peru History Chats recorded by the Peru Gazette. Go to the Town of Peru website to find a link to all the Chats.  

Former Captain of Moriah Ambulance Squad arrested for allegedly stealing over $14K

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of the former Captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Michael Moran, for allegedly stealing over $14,000 from the Town. “Moran allegedly diverted resources meant to protect his community […]

Thom Hallock retires from full-time role at Mountain Lake PBS

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