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As baby formula shortage continues, North Country families help each other fill the gaps

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BAGS THAT GIVE BACK: AUSABLE RIVER ASSOCIATION SELECTED TO BENEFIT IN HANNAFORD COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM

Lake Placid, NY — Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hannaford. The Ausable River Association has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the month […]

Our libraries offer discount passes to area museums

The libraries of Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System (CEFLS) are proud to offer discount passes to area museums in support of lifelong learning. These passes may be checked out just like a book and are available to library card holders of any member library in our System. Thanks to a Generous Acts grant from the Adirondack Foundation, all […]

Sister Debbie Blow stepping down as Executive Director of the North Country Mission of Hope

Good evening everyone, I’d like to begin with two short quotes:  “To everything there is a season, and a time for everything under the Heavens” from the Book of Ecclesiastes. And from the book, The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse comes this quote:  “Tears fall for a reason and they are your […]

Lake Placid Police warn of contaminated drugs

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Saranac Lake Police Dept. identifies man shot, names officers involved

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ADK Excursions launches on Lake George

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Witness recounts stabbing, shooting in Saranac Lake

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Police shot and killed a man in Saranac Lake after a reported stabbing

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Legal Syracuse weed shop could be open today, but the state’s not ready

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Plattsburgh International Airport awarded 142K

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Peru Town Market is off to a good start

  Peru, Sunday, June 26, 2022 – More than 300 shoppers turned out for the Peru Town Market’s first 2022 day of operation at Heyworth-Mason Park. Lauren Prue and Ali Webbinaro are the Market organizers. Lauren commented, “I’ve very happy with the turnout, especially with the hot temperatures. We have 35 vendors including several famers […]

Free Lake Protectors Volunteer Training Scheduled For June 28

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Recent Environmental Conservation Police News

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State adds another free fish weekend, June 25-26

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Are you eligible and how do you apply for the Energy Assistance Program

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Area unemployment numbers reach near record lows

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NYS increases lifeguard pay

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For the North Country’s future workforce, job training starts in high school | NCPR News

Source: For the North Country’s future workforce, job training starts in high school | NCPR News

Local firefighters and DEC quell overnight wildfire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK 

Source: Local firefighters and DEC quell overnight wildfire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | Local firefighters and forest rangers recently helped quell a wildland fire that burned through roughly seven acres off Guideboard Road.

Loon Center hosts summer children’s program | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Half-hour afternoon presentations are designed for children ages 3-5.

Source: Loon Center hosts summer children’s program | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Half-hour afternoon presentations are designed for children ages 3-5.

Biographies of the North Country June 18th Honor Flights #38 & #39 veterans

Thank you to Janet Duprey for compiling the biographies and providing them to the Peru Gazette. Flight 38 – June 18, 2022 Frederick Betters U.S. Army                                             1968-1969                                               Vietnam   Frederick was assigned to the Military Police, 148th MP Company, 5th U.S. Army in Fort Carson, Colorado. Fred’s military career included time with the […]

CVPH opens new Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Unit | Sun Community News Larger space enhances safety, reflects team’s commitment to recovery

Source: CVPH opens new Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Unit | Sun Community News Larger space enhances safety, reflects team’s commitment to recovery

Joe Remillard’s Adirondack Visions – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Adirondack Visions – Mountain Lake PBS

The feeling of freedom: A Juneteenth conversation | NCPR News

Source: The feeling of freedom: A Juneteenth conversation | NCPR News