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Paul Smith’s College receives climate grant to boost flood resilience in Adirondacks

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Staff at Mohawk Valley Dollar General walks off job over work conditions

Click here for the MSN story 

Governor Hochul honors NY Veterans and their families & highlights state program that support their education goals

Governor Kathy Hochul today reaffirmed New York State’s unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served through programs that expand access to higher education and financial aid, in recognition of Veterans Day. New York State remains a national leader in honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans by providing resources and opportunities that help them […]

Extended – Free Car Wash for Our Veterans

Visit any NuWay Car Wash location in Plattsburgh: 321 Cornelia St. 269 Margaret St. 61 Skyway Shopping Center Dear Friends and Neighbors, Due to the weather, we’re extending our Veterans Day free Car Wash offer for veterans through Friday, November 14, 2025! We want to make sure every veteran has the opportunity to enjoy a […]

Homeward Bound retreats for veterans build on Adirondacks’ reputation for healing

Program provides opportunities for veterans looking to connect in nature Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Observe Veterans Day, 11 a.m. at the Peru Memorial VFW Post 309

Hoist Your Flags – It’s Veterans Day

Veterans Day is an opportunity to publicly commemorate the contributions of living veterans. Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar congressional action. If World War I had been “the war to end all wars,” November 11 might be […]

Peru Town Board Meeting of November 10, 2025.

Peru, NY, November 10, 2025 – Supervisor Craig Randall began the meeting leading a moment of silence honoring Town Justice Jim Kirby who passed away on October 29. Randall thanked Justice Kirby for his service to the Town of Peru. Click here to view the meeting video 

Cashman prepares to represent 115th Assembly District

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North Words: Folks from Potsdam really love this novel set in their hometown

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Unless unanticipated changes happen, here are the Town of Peru 2025 election winners

Plattsburgh, NY, November 10, 2025  – While a few more absentee ballots may arrive on or before November 12, the Clinton County Board of Elections does not anticipate any changes in the 2025 unofficial election results. As of 11:54 AM today, the unofficial winners in the Town of Peru are: Town Supervisor – Craig Randall […]

Darrell’s mountain view

“He talked about how lonely it is to be a Black business owner living and working in the middle of the Adirondacks…” Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Rain forecast to change to snow today

Rain will change to snow for a 2-4 hour period late this afternoon into this evening. Snow may be briefly moderate to heavy in the Champlain Valley and north-central Vermont, during the evening commute (4-8 PM). Snowfall accumulation of 1-3” is expected. Allow extra time to reach your destination.

Cleaning up Lake Champlain: A complex challenge

Experts warn of high cost of inaction when dealing with phosphorus pollution Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Chili Salad  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!

If you enjoy a great turkey dinner, St. Alexander’s is the place to be today

Peru wins Section VII Girls Swim Championship

The Section VII Girls Swim Championship goes to Peru! Following a great day in the pool, the Nighthawks came away with a meet-leading 389 points. Here are all the team scores. 1. Peru 389 2. AuSable 249 3. Plattsburgh 170 4. Moriah 88 5. Beekmantown 22

Delays hit $40M Gore Mountain project, amid friction between town, ORDA

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

APA could send proposed cannon testing range to rare public hearing

The Adirondack Park Agency board will discuss the proposal to test-fire howitzers at its Nov. 13-14 meeting. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

NYS to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Albany, NY – Npvember 7, 2025 – “After weeks of the Trump administration putting millions of New Yorkers through chaos and confusion, following guidance from USDA, I’ve directed state agencies to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November. We expect the first New Yorkers to begin having access to their […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of Nov. 10, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 27; Public Hearing for Local Law #2 of 2025 of November 5, […]

Elise Stefanik Secures Over 72% of Weighted Vote From 56 Republican County Chairs in Bid for New York Governor

Clinton County Republican Chairperson Jerika Manning is not included in Stefanik’s list   Saratoga, NY: Today, the Elise for Governor Campaign announced that 56 NY Republican County Chairs representing over 72% of the weighted vote have endorsed Elise Stefanik’s campaign for Governor. 50% is required to be the New York Republican Party’s nominee. Elise Stefanik […]

Stec backs Stefanik for Governor

State Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement in response to Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announcing her candidacy for Governor of New York State: “I was the first state legislator to endorse Elise Stefanik when she ran for Congress in 2014. Since that time, as an Assemblyman and Senator with districts that are wholly […]

Prospective Students Invited to Saturday Visit Days at Clinton Community College

Opportunities to Explore Campus, Connect with Faculty and Get Help with Financial Aid PLATTSBURGH — Prospective students can experience Clinton Community College firsthand during upcoming Saturday Visit Days, featuring campus tours, financial aid support and a chance to explore academic programs. Visit opportunities are available on Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6, when prospective […]

Adirondack region builds up EV infrastructure but lacks overall plan

New York is one of the leading states in terms of EV ownership, but adoption has been slow overall Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story