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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

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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Federal Funding Rescinded — Mountain Lake PBS Faces Immediate Cuts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 […]

July 19, 2025 – Ausable Point State Park

NY halts offshore wind projects after President Trump pauses permits

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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 […]

Telegraph Road culvert project could face a delay

By John T Ryan July 14, 2025 Peru Town Board Meeting – Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell shared updates on the Telegraph Road culvert and bridge project, presenting both good and bad news. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved the town engineer’s plans. However, there is an issue with power lines near the existing […]

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

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How this Lake Placid teenager has been giving back all his life

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CVPH School of Radiologic Technology Celebrates Seven Graduates

Majority of graduates remain in region to launch rewarding health care careers  PLATTSBURGH, NY – Four of the seven recent graduates of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) School of Radiologic Technology have joined the health system to begin a rewarding health care career in the North Country. Celebrated […]

Stec writes to U.S. Army, urges it to rescind ROTC cancellation at Clarkson

            Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) has written to Derrick Anderson, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army, requesting that the Army reconsider its move to end Clarkson University’s ROTC program. In his letter, which is included with this release, Stec highlights the importance of the ROTC-Clarkson connection and the crucial role it plays in our national […]

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, […]

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026

July 15, 2025 The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 […]

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, […]

DEC Announces Trail Closure and Landslide Trail Repair Work in Adirondacks

Avalanche Pass Trail Closed to Protect Public Safety; Slide on Mount Colden Impacting Access The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the closure of the Avalanche Pass Trail in Keene, Essex County, after recent rainstorm events resulted in mud and rockslides. The closure affects the portion of the Avalanche Pass Trail […]

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, […]

St. Lawrence County mine to open the first U.S. graphite facility since the 1950s

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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 […]

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

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