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What’s New, Westport? Spring in Westport is seeing new businesses flourish and old friends find rejuvenation.

Click here for the Lake Champlain Region story 

Fledging Crow in Keeseville stops public sales

After 15 years of farming, Fledging Crow Vegetables has filed for bankruptcy Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Despite a Challenging Economy, Stewart’s Partners Receive Generous ESOP Contribution

April 11, 2023 –Partners at Stewart’s Shops are wearing their “Stewart’s Smiles” as they received their 2022 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) statements this week. A $19 million contribution was made to 3,000 active employees’ ESOP accounts which equates to 16% of each Partner’s 2022 wages. Additionally, ESOP participants saw their account balances grow by […]

Increased car counts, exciting schedule on tap for Airborne in 2023

Season opener Saturday, April 29, presented by Liquor & Wine Warehouse Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Four cannabis dispensary licenses issued in the North Country

NCPR reports 

Amtrak’s Adirondack returns to the North Country

April 3, 2023 – After its three-year absence, local officials and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik greeted Amtrak’s “Adirondack” back to Plattsburgh. Amtrak suspended service at the beginning of the pandemic. The media took advantage of the opportunity to interview Congresswoman Stefanik regarding several national issues. The officials speaking included Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Gary Douglas, Congresswoman […]

Merchants and cops struggle to contain wave of shoplifting

“Clinton County Sheriff David Favro said he believes that more than half of such larcenies are perpetrated by individuals stealing goods so they can resell them and support drug habits.” Click here for the Press-Republican story 

World Series of Poker at Turning Stone awards $5.4 million to winners (see top players)

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In Senate hearing, Bernie Sanders calls on Starbucks ex-CEO to acknowledge illegal union busting

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N.Y. to receive $100M to expand broadband

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Turning Stone adds 2 big shows to Central NY concert calendar

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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