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Source: $1M to help transform Plattsburgh Air Force Base passes House | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The House Appropriations Package for Fiscal Year 2022, which included $1.5 billion in discretionary spending, passed the House of Representatives this week.

Source: New York closes 6 prisons as inmate numbers drop, including Moriah Shock

Source: Cross-border trade poised for growth between U.S. and Canada, but travel remains down | NCPR News

“Adirondacks region stands out as conservation leader on national biodiversity map.” Source: A bright spot on a bleak map – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Vermont weather: Weekend storm to drop heavy snow across region

Source: Essex County reaps rewards of shared services projects that save taxpayers money  – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Spring burn ban in effect March 16 through May 14 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The New York State burn ban will be in effect March 16 through May 14.

Source: City Hall renovations continue | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The projects currently underway include upgrades to heating systems, windows, and lighting that will create a significant amount of energy efficiency.

First responders take an icy plungeSaranac Technical Rescue Team conducts ice rescue training Source: First responders take an icy plunge | Sun Community News SARANAC | The Saranac Technical Rescue Team- a group part of the Rescue 3 International Ice Rescue Technician School- held a three-day class starting Friday, March 4.

Source: St. Lawrence student wins silver medal at Paralympics in Beijing | NCPR News

PLATTSBURGH (March 7, 2022) — Shine On! returns to an in-person conference for 3rd to 5th-grade girls April 30 to May 1. The free conference, Mighty Girls Move Mountains: Explore Your Character Compass, will be held for the first time at Camp Pok-O-MacCready in Willsboro for only 80 girls due to COVID safety precautions. Online […]

Source: First flights to NYC fly out of Lake Clear | Top Stories | nny360.com

Source: Federal dollars to overhaul Rouses Point border crossing | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘A Night Out’ awards local businesses and leaders | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | “It’s hard to believe that a former truck driver with a drug problem could even be considered for this award from the Chamber,” Mike Carpenter, president of the Northeast

Source: Joy and anxiety as students remove masks across the North Country | NCPR News

Source: As Russia invades Ukraine, people in the North Country fear the impacts of war | NCPR News

Source: Nova Bus wins Chamber Business of the Year | Local News | pressrepublican.com

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., issued a joint statement to VTDigger Friday afternoon, urging immediate action to mitigate the spread of the species.  “The round goby is a clear and present threat to Lake Champlain’s fisheries and ecosystem. Not only is it a voracious predator, but the round goby […]

Source: UnitedHealthcare, UVM Health Network dispute could leave 2,900 patients searching for care – VTDigger

Source: WANTED: A doctor who can work ‘8 days a week’ – Adirondack Explorer

Source: ORDA rethinks mission statement

Source: Sweet News – Maple Weekend is Back  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Longtime Rec Director honored with park dedication | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After 32 years with the Town of Plattsburgh, longtime Parks and Rec Director Melanie Defayette was recently honored for her service and surprised by the official gesture