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Town of Peru accepting air conditioning bids

March 20, 2023 The Town of Peru is accepting sealed bids for an air conditioning mini split system for the Town Hall and to furnish and install a drop ceiling as a separate bid.  Please visit Peru Town Hall to measure and assess needs for bid.   Sealed bids will be accepted by Dianne Miller, […]

Tickets for Adirondack Line are on sale

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that ticket sales are live on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and 1-800-VIA-RAIL. “I am proud to announce that we are one step closer to resuming full service of the Adirondack Line to Montreal by April 3,” Stefanik said. “Families in my district rely on the Adirondack Line for […]

Ford recall for front brake hose issue impacts 1.2 million vehicles

According to the NHTSA recall notice, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion models and 2013-2018 Lincoln MKZ models may have front brake hoses that could rupture and leak brake fluid. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

New York firm plans to turn former Southern Vermont College into luxury resort

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This weird winter is rough on New York apple trees, but this expert says don’t panic

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Barrie Finnegan, Director of The North Country Honor Flight, named Irish Person of the Year

Plattsburgh – (3/17/2023) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce has hosted the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast for over 60 years. We were thrilled to host our breakfast to a sold-out crowd this morning at the West Side Ballroom, with more than 380 attendees. The event played off a “Tonight Show” format. With Matt Boire, CDC […]

Nova Bus nets another major contract

Internationally recognized technology will now help Washington Metro achieve green goals Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lithium-ion battery recycling event coming to Plattsburgh and Lake Placid

Rotary Clubs of Plattsburgh and Lake Placid will sponsor a recycling event May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Community Bank donates $3,600 to CVPH Foundation

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World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration – Free Public Event, Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11 AM – 3 PM Champlain Centre Mall, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre Mall and the Champlain Basin Education Initiative invite the public to participate in a World Water Day Celebration on Saturday, March 18th, beginning at 11 AM at the mall on Smithfield Blvd. Plattsburgh, NY. Mall guests may view student works about local water resources and interact with more […]

South Burlington man sentenced to one year, plus one day for Paycheck Protection Plan fraud

Dennis Duffy secured pandemic loan after forging documents Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Essex supervisor seeks to head off rail disasters

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Rents are still rising in Syracuse and other NY metro areas

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Amtrak Adirondack Line to reopen April 3

North Country Chamber and lawmakers applaud the long-awaited return Click here for the Sun Community News story 

You’re in Luck: Ice Cream Cones are only 99¢ on St. Patrick’s Day at Stewart’s Shops!

 March 10, 2023– Follow the rainbow to Stewart’s Shops this Saint Patrick’s Day. Anyone, any age, can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 99¢ on Friday, March 17th! Get a single scoop cone from open to close at any Stewart’s Shop. Get festive with a single scoop of Mint Chip or our award-winning Mint […]

How a NY Cannabis Insider experiment led to statewide policy change

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Radioactive material in our waste! Just one of the surprising facts revealed at Community Learning Series presentation

By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do.  By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]

FDA: Two more eye drops brands recalled due to risks

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Good News: Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail

1,938 checks totaling more than $2 million March 7, 2023— Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,938 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was […]

New contract gives UVM Medical Center technical staff higher pay

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During this St. Patrick’s Day season, here’s a lesson on pouring the perfect pint of Guinness (video)

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Milk with Dignity’ Called A Success For Farms And Workers

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Friday afternoon fire destroys one Forrence Orchard barn, but firefighters save several adjoining barns

March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

Central New York company ramping up its first-in-the-state marijuana beverage business

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Peru Daisy Scouts selling cookies at Stewart’s on Saturday, March 4 from 11 am to 3 pm