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State seals land deal; Most of Essex County chain of lakes tract will open to public in October

State seals land deal – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

A New Snowmobile Trail Through The Forest Preserve

A New Snowmobile Trail Through The Forest Preserve | The Adirondack Almanack.

New York State Comptroller finds problems, possible fraud in snowmobile trail fund

New York State Comptroller finds problems, possible fraud in snowmobile trail fund | syracuse.com.

Brian Mann’s Top 10 Story List for 2012

My Top 10 Story List for 2012 « The In Box.

Six-month forecast: Lake Ontario water levels would remain low even if water supply recovers to average

Watertown Daily Times | Six-month forecast: Lake Ontario water levels would remain low even if water supply recovers to average.

Cross-border train mystery highlights problems with energy credit program « The In Box

Cross-border train mystery highlights problems with energy credit program « The In Box.

North Country wins $90.2 million for economic development

North Country wins $90.2 million for economic development » Local News » Press-Republican.

Cuomo votes down boost to Environmental Protection Fund

Cuomo votes down boost to Environmental Protection Fund – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Russell, NY town government solar panels switched on

Watertown Daily Times | Russell solar panels switched on.

Climate report paints bleak picture for winter tourism

Climate report paints bleak picture for winter tourism | NCPR News.

NY leads coalition in climate change suit

NY leads coalition in climate change suit « The In Box.

Got drought? Bring in the beavers.

Got drought? Bring in the beavers. « The In Box.

Heyworth/Mason Park in pictures

By Adele Douglas Town employees Mike Hanlon and Rob Wright installing the new sign for the Town’s new park.  Thanks to Kris Bruno for volunteering  and building this impressive sign.  The post was designed and manufactured by John Trombly of Modern Mechanical Fabricating in Champlain.  The design elements represent both saw blades and log sections, […]

Peru will soon have another wonderful community asset

By John T. Ryan Peru should have its first community garden next summer, but it’s not located where most people would expect. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 several volunteers were enthusiastically tilling soil at the Peru Free Library. Librarian Becky Pace explained that she has been interested in starting a garden for some time, but […]

What Lies Beneath:Meet Lake Champlain’s most high-tech research vessel

What Lies Beneath | Seven Days.

NYSEG and RG&E: Sandy’s fierce winds could leave some areas without power for days ; Here’s some good advice

Rochester, NY – Sustained 40-mile-per-hour winds and gusts of 60 miles per hour or more from the remnants of Hurricane Sandy are likely to cause serious damage to NYSEG’s and RG&E’s electricity delivery system, leaving some customers without power for many days. The only question now is exactly where the damage and outages will occur.

Natural gas is priced at all-time low prices; NYSEG is willing to bring it to more customers

By John T. Ryan The current cost to heat a home or hot water with natural gas is less than half the cost of heating with fuel oil or propane. This situation has many Peru residents wishing they had access to natural gas on their street or road. NYSEG claims it would like to provide […]

Home and business energy costs continue to rise – Here’s a way to save money

By John T. Ryan People attending the October 11th Peru Town Board meeting learned that New Yorkers of all income levels as well as small businesses and non-profits can qualify for energy assistance, energy upgrades, special financing and cashback programs. Town Counselor Brandy McDonald invited the people who administer the programs to the Town Board […]

Clam-ity: Invasive Asian clam species spreads in Lake George; rest of the Adirondacks watching

Clam-ity – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | 

Vermont natural-gas pipeline headed for Ti mill

Vermont natural-gas pipeline headed for Ti mill » Local News » Press-Republican.

Broadband, natural gas expansion and energy conservation highlight Town Board Meeting

By John T. Ryan Bringing more utility options to Town of Peru residents were discussed at the October 11, 2012 Town Board meeting. 

Cormorants on Lake Champlain decreasing

Cormorants on Lake Champlain decreasing » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lake Placid village officials want state to remove rails between Lake Placid & Saranac Lake

Lake Placid village officials want state to remove rails – LakePlacidNews.com 

State police seek suspect who shot turbines in Lowville

Watertown Daily Times | State police seek suspect who shot turbines in Lowville.

Warm feeling for bill payers; Natural gas, propane likely to cost less due to increase in drilling, hydrofracking

Warm feeling for bill payers – Times Union.