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                Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that two of his constituents were appointed to the New York State Rural Health Council –former Congressman Bill Owens and Citizen Advocates CEO James Button.                                                                                         “Efforts to improve public health face unique challenges in the North Country because of its expansive area and limited access to health care […]

Source: Lake Placid Olympic Venue Upgrades | Jack LaDuke’s Adirondack Journal – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Carthage school reunion sparks COVID-19 cluster | NCPR News

Source: Heavy rains lead to Burlington sewer overflow

Source: Blue-green scum plagues popular beaches, boat launch areas | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Cyanobacteria causes toxic blooms on Lake Champlain shores

This is a report every North Country resident should watch! Source: Nurses and health care professionals gather in Burlington to call for change

Source: Former U.S. speed skater Bridie Farrell plans to challenge NY21 Rep. Stefanik | NCPR News

On Wednesday, the White House confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security had extended a ban on non-essential travel for Canadians crossing the border until August 21st. Source: US extends border restrictions on non-essential travel by Canadians | NCPR News

Plattsburgh, July 21, 2021. As New York State reduces its large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations in the North Country, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will work together to continue those services for Clinton County residents.  “The large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations offered […]

Source: Beloved Beartracks Band Brings Bluegrass Back To Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS

Burlington is not the only place with blue-green algae problems. The Port Douglas Beach near Keeseville was deemed unsafe for swimming today. This photo was taken yesterday a few hundred yards north of Port Douglas Beach. This form of algae is hazardous to humans and animals. Visitors sometimes arrive at a rented camp not aware […]

Source: Cyanobacteria blooms reappear, Burlington beaches close – VTDigger

Source: As Canada plans to open border, Americans ask when U.S. will do the same | NCPR News

PLEASE READ THE FULL ARTICLE.  IT’S NOT A SIMPLE AS THE HEADLINES MAKE IT LOOK! Americans crossing the border must be fully vaccinated 14 days prior to entering Canada. The vaccines accepted by the Canadian Government include Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. Americans must show proof of vaccination before crossing the border. Unvaccinated […]

Source: ‘I owe her my life’: Lung transplant recipient gets rare chance to meet donor’s family | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The University of Vermont Medical Center hopes to replace operating rooms at the Fanny Allen campus with a new outpatient surgical center in South Burlington.  Source: UVM Medical Center seeks to build outpatient surgical center – VTDigger

This article contains more details than most. Source: Canada will finally open its borders, first to the US – CNN

Since our 7/15 update, 10 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Several of these cases are connected to each other. Two of the 10 new cases were fully vaccinated. CCHD has not been informed of any variant testing on these cases. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00 am to […]

Source: Pendragon Theatre preps for summer theater, new phase | NCPR News

Source: BREAKING: Fully vaccinated Americans can cross Canadian border starting Aug. 9 | NCPR News

Source: Ironman traffic advisory issued | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | The Ironman Lake Placid triathlon will affect local traffic on Sunday, July 25.

Source: Keeseville Community Arts Festival: July 23-25 – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: It’s Berry Picking Season! – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Village of Dannemora celebrates 120 years

Source: From family ties to fashion, Saranac generations grow new boutique | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Living history, that’s what you experience when you walk into Crow & the Butterfly boutique.