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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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New residents transitioning to Burlington pod community

One of Burlington’s efforts to assist the homeless  Click here for the WCAX story 

Amtrak Adirondack Line to reopen April 3

North Country Chamber and lawmakers applaud the long-awaited return Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Mikaela Shiffrin gets her record 86th World Cup victory

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Burlington approves noncitizen voting

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Jim Boeheim is out after 47 seasons; Adrian Autry named next Syracuse basketball coach

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Additional border agents added to US Northern border to curb illegal crossings

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Friday afternoon fire destroys one Forrence Orchard barn, but firefighters save several adjoining barns

March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

New Yorkers are the No.1 movers to Florida. Find out why.

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Stefanik earns National Preservation Leadership Award

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Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket

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New York State Releases Updated Lactation Law That Expands to all Employers 

Clinton County, NY, March 1, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of accommodations for those choosing to pump in the workplace on December 9, 2022. Legislation (S.4844-B/A.1236-A) now requires that all employers must:  1. Provide a safe and private pumping space that includes seating, access to running water, electricity, and in […]

Adirondack Health to close dental office

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New York officials update overtime threshold for farm workers

NY will gradually lower the threshold for overtime pay from 60 hours a week to 40 Click here for the Fox News story 

UVMMC and Cancer Center unveil ‘groundbreaking’ CAR T-cell therapy cancer treatment

“It’s designed to provide the best care possible for our patients in Vermont and Northern New York.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Local business now part of the Michelin North America network

On February 21st, the North Country Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting and signage reveal ceremony to celebrate the integration of the Camso facility into the Michelin North America network. Camso, formerly Camoplast, is a manufacturer of tracks and other parts for ATVs, construction, and farm equipment. Fun fact – nearly 100% of […]

CV-TEC, BETA, the electric plane manufacturer, announce partnership

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If UnitedHealthcare is your medical insurance provider, you need to read this message

Message from UVM Health Network President and CEO Sunil Eappen I’m writing to let you know about a developing situation affecting some of our patients in Vermont and Northern New York: In spite of our best efforts to reach a new agreement, UnitedHealthcare has decided to terminate its commercial insurance contract with the UVM Health […]

What are baseball’s new rules and why make changes?

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NYS officially recognizes SUNY Plattsburgh as a University

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Editorial: North Country cell service is an ‘insult’

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CCC, SUNY Plattsburgh sign new integrated nursing program

Integrated program comes with big applause from educators and students alike Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Did Covid Reshape Adirondack And New York State School District Enrollment?

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New NY tax break for volunteer firefighters: What to know, how to apply

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Adirondack Bootlegging

Buffalo shooter Payton Gendron gets life sentence for racist supermarket attack that killed 10

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