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Heart Well Homestead Invites Community to “Be a Hero” at Superhero Strides 5K

PERU, NY, May 14, 2026  — Heart Well Homestead is inviting runners, walkers, families, and community supporters to suit up for the Superhero Strides 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Rulfs Orchard. This fun-filled event will raise funds to support Heart Well Homestead’s mission of providing safe housing and essential support for unstably housed pregnant […]

Peru Library Photo Contest May 1 – May 31

Three takeaways (and a farm tour) at ANCA’s annual energy and climate conference

From silvopasture to advanced nuclear reactors, ANCA’s annual climate and energy conference tackles key challenges to decarbonizing the grid Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Honoring Fallen War of 1812 Soldier Ansel Holcomb: New Gravestone to Be Installed at Boquet Cemetery After 210 Years

Elizabethtown, NY, May 12, 2026 — A long-overdue honor will soon be restored to a local War of 1812 soldier who gave his life during the Battle of Plattsburgh. Private Ansel Holcomb, a member of Captain Calkin’s Company, was wounded during the battle on September 11, 1814 and succumbed to his injuries on September 13. […]

Nominations sought for the Peru Athletics Hall of Fames – They are due May 30

Submissions for the 2026 Peru Athletics Hall of Fame are due May 30th, 2026. To nominate a member, please complete this online application. Those who prefer to mail in an application can print and mail this form to one of the listed addresses. Please note that a full submission includes a cover letter and a […]

Curious about India? Come to Peru Free Library Friday Evening

Celebrating Clinton County’s Top 10 percent

Students from across the area were recognized for academic success, perseverance and leadership Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Organic Matter: An exhibition showcasing six artists moved by the natural world around us

PLATTSBURGH, NY – May 12 2026 – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Organic Matter. ” Organic Matter will be a group exhibition curated by Gallery Manager & Associate Curator, Elsa Koop-Angelicola. This exhibition will showcase the artwork of six artists to display the raw beauty of abstract elements as well as the skill of […]

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 […]

Champlain Valley Voices perform Mass for a New Millennium

Michigans For Mission, Harkness, Sunday, May 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Young Concert Artists guitar duo Miles Johnston and Michael Vascones with flautist Anthony Trionfo perform in the final presentation of Hill and Hollow Music’s 31st Season.

 WHEN: Sunday May 24th, 4pm.  Doors open at 3:30pm WHERE: The Saranac Methodist Church, Route 3 Saranac NY TICKETS: General Admission $20 and the door. Children and Students $10 Hill and Hollow Music presents guitar duo Miles Johnston and Michael Vascones with flautist Anthony Trinfo for a program ranging from Back and Piazzolla to contemporary […]

VFW Memorial Day Service, May 25 @ 11 a.m.

Peru posts its June 28 – August 30 Summer Concert Schedule

School Budget Public Hearing on May 12 and Budget Vote on May 19

Peru, NY –  On Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., the Peru Central School District is scheduled to conduct its 2026-27 School Budget Public Hearing. Then, on May 19 at the high school community room, from 1 to 8 p.m., voters will cast ballots on the budget, two open school board positions, and the purchase […]

Wood, Wire and Voice Coffee House presents Missisquoi River Band

Plattsburgh, NY – With original bluegrass and country tunes, Missisquoi River Band from Enosburg Falls, VT paint a vivid picture of love, life and loss in the Green Mountains. Patrick Murphy, Cindy Humiston-Weed and Jim Weed – all veteran performers – promise a fun-loving, inspiring night of music. Plattsburgh United Methodist Church chapel, 127 Beekman […]

Adirondack Paddling Symposium set for June 12-15

Saranac Lake base with clinics on the area’s lakes and rivers Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Fort Ticonderoga prepares for America’s 250th reenactment

Fort Ticonderoga is preparing a series of reenactments for July Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Pork Chops  Potatoes  Vegetable  Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

Black & White Centennial Celebration

Tickets on sale for Foundation of CVPH’s June 13 gala Plattsburgh, NY — Tickets are now on sale for the Foundation of CVPH’s Black & White Centennial Celebration, a signature event commemorating 100 years of caring on the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) 75 Beekman Street campus. The celebration […]

Peru School Board – Two Public Hearings & Regular Monthly Meeting May 2026

Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

UVM Health must cut expenses by $300 million in three years, independent liaison finds

It’s a goal that the hospital network agrees it needs to meet, in a marked shift toward cooperation. Click here for the vtdigger story 

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 2026 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2026. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Suozzo, Doty & Associates’ Cybersecurity […]

Concerts, hiking, paddling and other Adirondack region events

Adirondack region events this week include live music, group hiking, a paddle race, family activities and much more Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

North Country Olympians named to Fall 2026 USA Luge team

Click here for the NCPR story