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Town of Schuyler Falls Field Day – Free to attend, music & games & rides free  — crafts and vendors and food for sale.  All are welcome.

Saturday, July 26, from 11 am to 10 pm. Open to all!!!    Activities for the entire family!! WHAT :  Town of Schuyler Falls Field Day WHEN:  Saturday, July 26, 2025,  from 11 AM to 10 PM WHERE:   Jefferson Dukette Memorial Park, 618 Salmon River Rd (Plattsburgh mailing address;    between Military Turnpike and Mason St in […]

$3.8M in Smart Growth Grants available to Adirondack and Catskill Park communities

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 13, 2025

Shepherd’s Pie  Fruit  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!

How the Lake Monsters kept swimming

A few years ago, the future of baseball in Burlington was uncertain. In 2020, Major League Baseball shrunk its minor league circuit, and teams like the Lake Monsters were left on the outside looking in. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Federal Funding Rescinded — Mountain Lake PBS Faces Immediate Cuts

Mountain Lake PBS Report – July 17, Congress voted to rescind previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a move that eliminates nearly $1 billion in support for local public media stations across the country.   For Mountain Lake PBS, that means an immediate cut of approximately $950,000. More than a third of […]

U.S. Army to shut down Clarkson University’s ROTC program

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Aubuchon Hardware’s Grand Reopening begins today

By John T. Ryan Peru, NY, July 18, 2025 – Customers of Aubuchon have noticed many changes taking place in the store over the past few weeks. Today, the much-anticipated Grand Reopening of Aubuchon Ace Hardware has arrived. Excitement filled the air this morning among the Aubuchon staff and everyone in attendance. Aubuchon CEO Will […]

Amazon purchases undeveloped land in Champlain, New York for rural delivery station

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Lake Placid proposes new law to require permits for peaceful protests

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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, […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Creamy Chicken & Ham Casserole Tossed Salad 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!

Good Trouble Lives On Returns to Plattsburgh as a Follow-Up to Hands Off! and No Kings

Peaceful protest at Trinity Park to feature speakers, street theater, and civic engagement tablesPlattsburgh, NY –  On Thursday, July 17 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, local organizers will host Good Trouble Lives On, a peaceful protest and community action at Trinity Park in downtown Plattsburgh. The event builds on the momentum of previous demonstrations, […]

Americans and Canadians come together to preserve cross-border ties

Conversation takes place in Hemmingford, PQ.  Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru History Chat – Peru High School Class of 57

Paul Smith’s College to Host Citizen Preparedness Corps Training on July 23

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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, […]

Learn more about NYSEG Smart Meters

NYSEG has scheduled an open house at the Plattsburgh Town Hall on Wednesday July 16, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. No registration is required to attend, and all residents and business owners are welcome to attend anytime during the specified timeframe. Informational displays will be set up to provide details on the program. […]

North Country Honor Flight Named 2025 Spirit of Ianelli Honoree

Plattsburgh, Saturday, July 12 – The Sunrise Rotary Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival Committee has named the North Country Honor Flight as its 2025 Spirit of Ianelli Award honoree. Sunrise Rotary Club President Wanda Carroll presented the award to Barrie Finnegan, Executive Director of the North Country Honor Flight, along with other members of the […]

Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism releases 2024 leisure travel study results

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Abigail Eagan: The North Country’s First Female Eagle Scout

July 12, 2025 – West Chazy, N Y – Family, friends, community leaders, and members of Scouting America Troop 8039 gathered today at the North Country Veterans Association for the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Abigail Eagan. A former Girl Scout, Abigail joined Troop 8039 in 2014 and has worked diligently to develop […]

Burlington begins construction on upgraded wastewater facility with groundbreaking ceremony

Good News for Lake Champlain too  Click here for the MYNBC5 Story 

‘We’ve lost everything’: Northeast Kingdom residents react and rebuild after a 3rd year of July flooding

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Stefanik and Lawler are in a governor’s race staredown. Who will blink first?

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North Country leaders are laying the groundwork for nuclear power plant pitch

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Revolutionary War Training Camps for teens

Four free camps for boys and girls from 12 to 16 In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Clinton County Historical Association in conjunction with the Kent-Delord House Museum is excited to announce that we are offering four Revolutionary War Training Camps at the Kent-Delord House Museum during the months of […]