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Storied St. Albans dairy plant to close in August

Franklin County, home to the most dairy farms in the state, has now lost roughly 600 jobs at dairy-related plants over the past year Click here for the Vermont Public Story 

17th Annual Museum Day To Kick-Off the Summer of History Saturday, June 20 (Hours as noted)

Plattsburgh, NY, June 15, 2026 – The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 17th Annual Museum Day throughout Historic Clinton County on 20 June 2026, inviting visitors and residents to “be a tourist in your own backyard” and explore the area’s wealth of museums, galleries, and cultural organizations. For one day participating locations will offer […]

Attention Garden Tractors Pullers and Fans

A dairy company that’s been in Vermont for more than 125 years is closing its processing facility later this summer.

Almost 100 workers to lose jobs  Click here for the Vermont Public story 

NPR News The Forest Service wants to close research hubs to save money. That could be costly

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ICE detentions raise fear among immigrant communities in Lake Placid

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What’s in the 2026 State Budget? Here’s What To Know.

Our searchable database breaks down the most consequential decisions Albany politicians made on climate, immigration, housing, schools, taxes, and more. Click here for the New York Focus story 

New SNAP Rules in NY: What To Know If You Lost Benefits

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New York State Budget Set to Remove Major Barrier to New Housing

A law designed to protect the environment will be partially rolled back to pave the way for much-needed homes. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Babbie Museum Dairy Days, June 13-14

Tom Venne performing on Sunday 11:30 – 2:30   

Malone Middle School Students Grow Food and Academic Confidence Through Innovative Classroom Partnership 

North Country teaching team’s “Going Green” initiative, supported by The Heart Network’s CHSC program, integrates gardening and food production across the curriculum  May 21, 2026 – Malone, NY — At Malone Central School District, middle schoolers are growing lettuce under LED lights, tending Swiss chard on an aeroponic tower, feeding bullhead fish in an aquaponic […]

NY-21: It’s the dairy farmer vs. the restaurateur in the Democratic primary

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Did anyone enjoy picking stones by hand?

Peru, NY, May 13, 2026 – Adirondack Farms was picking stone today in a field adjacent to the Brand Hollow Rd., the former Torrence Farm.  I’m sure some readers recall picking stones using their bare hands and a stone boat pulled by a farm tractor. My Uncle Steve Ryan pulled his stone boat with a […]

Farmers markets planned throughout the Adirondacks

ADIRONDACKS, USA (May 12, 2026) – Communities throughout the Adirondack region are preparing to welcome local farmers markets this summer and fall. Many markets will begin in late May and continue through mid-October. With more than 20 farmers’ markets throughout the Adirondacks, the region offers a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, bread, honey, dairy […]

Beautiful, but chilly morning, means turning on the fans

Peru, NY, May 9, 2026 – The thermometer read 26 degrees when Forrence Orchards started the orchard fans early this morning.  Hopefully, the fans kept air moving, protecting the buds, which are beginning to open.  The focus is on safeguarding the developing crop during a critical growing stage.  Seth Forrence said a tractor-trailer load of […]

A wonderful volunteer opportunity right here in Peru!

Dear Community Members, We are  reaching out because we hope some of  you might be interested in a wonderful volunteer opportunity right here in our community. The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum in Peru, NY is gearing up for our 2026 season and we need more helping hands to keep this special place going. […]

The price we all must pay for the Adirondack Park

In the aftermath of the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, David Gibson reflects on what more the state could do for the region Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Northeast Dairy Producers Association Announces 2026–27 Board Officers and Welcomes New Director

Adirondack Farms’ Shane St. Cyr elected Treasurer  Albany, NY, April 24, 2026 –  – The Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) Board of Directors elected its 2026-27 officer team during its bimonthly board meeting on April 14. The newly elected and returning officers are: AJ Wormuth – Chair (Half-Full Dairy, Elbridge, NY) Greg Porter – Vice […]

Opening Weekend/Plow Days May 16 – 17, 2026 10am-4pm

Join us at 10 AM on Opening Morning, Saturday, May 16th, for the unveiling of two new murals created by regional artist Greg Badger. Immediately following the unveiling, we’ll hold a ribbon-cutting and the Grand Opening of our nearly completed replica one-room schoolhouse. From 11 AM to Noon, the Museum will host a community trivia […]

Paint and Sip at Babbie Museum

Invasive insects, disease now kill more trees in the Northeast than logging, study finds

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Longtime Peru Hardware owner Doug Brown passes away at age 105

Peru, NY, April 9, 2026  – Doug was an amazing man who Peru will truly miss. Most recently, he was Grand Marshal of the 2025 Peru Tractor Parade. Click here for a link to the latest Peru Gazette story on Doug Brown. There have been several Doug Brown stories over the years. Click here for […]

Tour Cornell’s ADK sugarhouse, where technology helps make maple syrup

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Empire State Development and the New York Department of State Announce Groundbreaking for Nature’s Storehouse Expansion in Canton

NY Forward project will include expanded footprint for a new cafe, expanded bulk/produce area and four renovated apartments  See rendering here Empire State Development and the New York Department of State today announced the start of construction on a $662,000 expansion and rehabilitation project at Nature’s Storehouse, a full-service natural food store, in Canton. Supported […]

Former animal rescue owner arrested for probation violation in Clinton County

Clinton County Sheriff’s said they arrested 59-year-old Hilary Davis, of Peru, on Thursday morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story