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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Coming Lake Placid Events

Lake Placid Loppet at Mt. Van Hoevenberg on Feb. 26; the ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) Men’s Hockey Championships are in town March 17 and 18; and the International Skating Union (ISU) World Synchronized Skating Championships come to the Lake Placid Olympic Center with 26 teams on March 30 through April 1. The USA Youth […]

World Cup of ski jumping returns to Lake Placid for first time since 1990

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A great place to celebrate Valantine’s Day

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival on tap through Feb. 12

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League of Women Voters to host six-week reading and discussion group

The League of Women Voters of the North Country invites interested readers to join a six-week reading and discussion group on Place and Story made possible through a grant from Humanities New York. The three titles chosen by the League from the list developed by award-winning author and environmentalist Rick Bass will stimulate discussion about […]

Remodeled Olympic museum opens in Lake Placid

Visitors can also experience what it is like being an Olympian. Click here for the NBC5 News story 

The Musical 9 to 5 at the Strand Nov. 10-13

Peru youth soccer closing ceremony

9 a.m. Oct. 15, 2022 – Youth Commission Brian Marino thanked coaches, parents, former Recreation Director John Flynn, Interim Recreation Director Kristen Marino, youth commission members, the field maintenance staff, and everyone responsible for the program’s success. Three hundred eighty children participated on mite, mini-mite, and peewee soccer teams.  

Babbie Musum Saw and Lumber co. Operational

October 8, 2022, Peru – It’s a great weekend to visit the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum. It’s “Harvest Time” today and tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This morning the museum conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the Grand Opening of the Babbie Museum Sawmill & Lumber Company. Volunteers trucked the nearly 100-year-old […]

Fall foliage to peak this weekend in our region with stunning colors

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Haystack (not the High Peak one) makes for fun fall hike

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Fall activities: Your guide to pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes and more

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Strand Center exhibit lauds the human form as muse

Free Community Figure Drawing Nights also offered Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ski jumping World Cup returns to US for 1st time since 2004 and it’s in Lake Placid

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World-Renowned Alexander String Quartet Performs in Saranac on October 2

The Alexander String Quartet has performed in the major music capitals of five continents, securing its standing among the world’s premier ensembles and a major artistic presence in its home base of San Francisco, serving since 1989 as Ensemble-in-Residence of San Francisco Performances and Directors of The Morrison Chamber Music Center Instructional Program at San […]

The 2022 Applefest is history

Editor’s Note  – Music static issues resulted in having to insert new music at 8:24 p.m. on September 20, 2022. Peru – Thanks to the many people who attended, community support, the wonderful weather, and the many volunteers, the 2022 Applefest was a success. Approximately 125 volunteers contribute time and talents to make it happen. […]

Great places to visit in the Adirondack Region

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Paul Meyers “World on a String” Jazz Trio: Labor Day at Weatherwatch Farm

Paul Meyers is one of the most admired jazz guitarists active today. His classical guitar artistry finds him equally at home performing musical styles ranging from Bossa Nova to Be-Bop to Bartok – all played with impeccable technique and true passion. His fluid style and lyricism as both virtuoso guitarist-improviser and composer-arranger have won him […]

Get ready for fun!

Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge announces new rules, village considers ending program

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Franklin County Fair – August 7 – 14

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July 31, 2022 – Sunday evening Towne Meeting performing at Heyworth Mason Park.

Kids’ activities set for this weekend in Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh

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Miner Institute to host Open House Aug. 6

Event will showcase modern agriculture and fun family activities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Video: Clinton County Fair 2022 walkthrough

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