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DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk ordered to pay full restitution for theft of nearly $90K

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, was sentenced to serve five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution of nearly $90,000 […]

North Country PBS stations plan big changes to deal with federal funding cuts

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“Jazz it Up” at the Peru VFW Saturday night

Robert Resnik, longtime Vermont Public music host, dies at 72

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Keeseville Community Arts Festival attracts people from nearby and far away

By John T Ryan Early this morning at Ausable Point, several artists were enjoying the stunning scenery of our region. These talented individuals are part of the 40 artists participating in the Keeseville Community Arts Festival. On Friday and Saturday, you can view their landscape and architectural paintings at the Plein Air Show and Sale, […]

East Coast Watercross Returns August 1–3

Triple Crown Finale Brings Big Thrills to Plattsburgh City Beach The final round of the East Coast Watercross Triple Crown is making a splash on the Adirondack Coast August 1–3, 2025, as 100 of the country’s top racers hit the water at Plattsburgh City Beach for a high-octane weekend of jet ski racing, freestyle stunts, […]

Meet the Depot Theatre team finding “fabulous” scripts, actors for shows that are a “darn good time”

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Strawhatters performing in Peru on Tuesday, July 16

Vermont Public braces for cuts as Congress considers the President’s ask to slash public media funding nationwide

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Rock Painting at the Babbie Museum

Four North Country plein air art festivals planned this summer

From July to Oct., artists will paint the landscapes of Keeseville, Saranac Lake, Malone and Tupper Lake Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Keeseville Community Arts Festival returns

Plein Air artists kick off six days of art-related activities Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Town of Jay’s Summer Concerts

Schuyler Falls Music in the Park begins on Friday, July 18

North Words: The Pendragon Theater’s curtain call at Brandy Brook.

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Keeseville Music Festival’s nine concerts begin July 4

2025 NYS Fair concert lineup

Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA at Chevy Court Aug. 20 at 8 p.m.: Nate Smith at Suburban Park Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.: Cheap Trick at Chevy Court Aug. 21 at 8 p.m.: Steve Miller Band at Suburban Park Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.: Lily Rose at Chevy Court […]

June 19 Double Concert at the Strand

Peru’s summer concert series begins on Sunday, June 29, at 6 PM

10 years later, The 46ers film comes back to the Adirondacks

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Gov. Hochul announces launch of statewide artist fellowship program

New York Council on the Arts Program Will Embed Artists Within NYS Agencies To Bring Innovation and Foster Community Engagement for Key State Initiatives Three State Agencies Selected for Pilot Program Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new opportunity for New York State artists to partner with State agencies to develop innovative engagement […]

42nd annual Jazz Fest kicks off in Burlington

Students from 42 local schools are performing in this year’s Jazz Fest. Share Students from 42 local schools are performing in this year’s Jazz Fest.  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Upstate NY concerts: The 40 best shows to see this summer (tickets, list)

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Very special sign unveiled at Babble Rural and Farm Learning Museum

By John T Ryan May 22, 2025 – Peru, NY  Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum opened for its 2025 season last weekend. Saturday’s first highlight was the unveiling of a new roadside museum sign. After fifteen years in the elements, it was time! The museum’s new sign is special because Peru art teacher and […]

Andrew Woodruff and Ithaca College Friends

Andrew Woodruff and  Ithaca College Friends  Present “A SENIORS RECITAL” Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:30pm Saranac United Methodist Church  Free Admission