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Here’s how to stay safe from harmful algal blooms in Lake Champlain

Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh loses appeal to save downtown development project

Click here for the NCPR story 

August 18, 2023 Video: Ausable River in Keeseville and & Ausable Chasm

Harkness Michigans For Mission, Sunday Aug. 20

In divided America, one rural area in northern N.Y. struggles to find common ground

Brian Mann story about our own Adirondack Park  Click here for the NPR story 

Saturday, Aug. 19 Household Waste Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Town of Moriah declares state of emergency after flooding cuts water supply to neighbors

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

After rains wash out Adirondack Railroad lines, state to rebuild

Damage disrupts busy first season for train service to Tupper Lake Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

The Graying of Warren County

In 1980, the median age in Warren County was 30.9. Today, it is 47.5 Click here for the Lake George News report 

CVPH Summer Concert Postponed Due to Weather

Ursa and the Major Key set to perform next week  PLATTSBURGH, NY (8/16/2023) – Due to rainy weather, the final act of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) annual Summer Concert Series featuring Ursa and the Major Key has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, August 23 from 6 pm to 7:30 […]

Lake City Arts Fest returning as bigger event on August 26

Talented artists and musicians for a day-long celebration of creativity and culture to City Hall, Trinity Park and MacDonough Park from noon to 6:30 p.m. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh gives grants to various North Country organizations

Over $23,000 handed out to organizations specializing in helping local kids Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Schuyler Falls marks 175 years

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Local leaders and environmentalists share bond act ideas in Saranac Lake

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Republican’s Clinton Co. family court judge candidate lawsuit dismissed

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SUNY Potsdam making big cuts

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Jacob Andre of Peru 1st Place Winner and Kaidence Spooner of Keeseville 2nd place winner in the Adirondack Center for Writing Essay Contest

August 10, 2023 – Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud and excited to present the nine winners of this past spring’s “My Dreams for My Community” Essays Contest at a celebratory event and reading at Adirondack Center for Writing (15 Broadway, Saranac Lake) on Monday, August 28th at 7 PM. […]

Mannix Road solar farm development is making progress

By John T. Ryan Peru – The process has taken longer than anticipated. Still, if progress continues as hoped, the Hamilson Community Solar Farm will be functioning at 286 Mannix Rd. by the end of next year. Unlike traditional solar, where an array is installed on your roof or property, community solar is installed at […]

St. Clair joins Sun Community News team Ricky

St. Clair looks forward to leading the sports department with reinvigorated local coverage Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hiker falls 40 feet from Trap Dike

Emergency crews rescued a 23-year-old hiker from Canada in the Adirondack high peaks after a 40-foot fall Click here for MYNBC5 story 

Community Learning Series features Peru Fire Dept.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Cheezy Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 ALL ARE WELCOME!

Sunday night Heyworth/Mason Park Concerts attract poeple of all ages

Peru – August 13, 2023 Doug Brown (102) and his brother Cliff (a kid at 91) each drove to the concert tonight. Cliff said he’s played golf 85 times this year. Doug played outstanding golf well into his 90s.

Solar battery fire in Jefferson County raises concerns for the future

Click here for the NCPR story 

Border Patrol breaks ground on new Champlain station

Champlain Station described as the busiest station in the entire northern border Click here for the Sun Community News story