Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
Kiddos have a new space to play and learn about North Country culture
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Posted: March 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Exploring Twin Valleys trail network above Lake Champlain
Early-spring hiking in the Twin Valley trail network, part of Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Wilmington limits large-scale retail to protect small-town character
Votes to regulate large-scale retail buildings following years of development debate Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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AuSable Valley School District faces financial crisis, potential school closure
AuSable Valley sees itself as a canary in the coal mine, which should be a warning to other Adirondack communities. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, Upstate New York, Youth News.
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Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center acquires 600 acres in Onchiota
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Posted: March 17th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum 2026 Season Schedule
Posted: March 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Vilas Home opens two new secure memory care units
Multi-year expansion project now complete with enhanced assisted living and amenities Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Lease approval moves $40M APA headquarters project forward
The Adirondack Park Agency is one step closer to moving from Ray Brook Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh YMCA Board issues statement
Plattsburgh YMCA “Statement* We were deeply saddened and disturbed to learn of allegations of physical abuse and inappropriate discipline by a now-former employee against children in our Bright Beginnings Childcare Center. We’ve since terminated this person’s employment and are cooperating fully with state and local authorities as they investigate the situation. While investigating these allegations, […]
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Popular YMCA Bright Beginnings child care center in Plattsburgh closed after facing physical abuse and inappropriate discipline violations
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Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Bare Hill prison in Malone officially closed this week
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Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Gov. Hochul announces North Country winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Ogdensburg and Moriah added to a long list of previous winners Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Annual report with data about how invasive species impact land, water and communities in the Adirondacks released
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Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Four electric school buses destroyed by fire in Williston
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Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Education News, Fire Department News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Governor announces cybersecurity regulations and grants to protect NY water systems
Albany, March 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nation-leading cybersecurity regulations and $2.5 million in grants to help communities affordably protect their drinking water and wastewater systems. This comprehensive, unified approach equips drinking water and wastewater operators with the framework and tools to bolster their cybersecurity posture against increasingly sophisticated and dangerous cyber […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Saranac Lake scraps plan for Flock surveillance cameras after public backlash
Residents raised privacy concerns and criticized how the program was introduced during village board meeting Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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ICE agents take man in custody in Vermont after hourslong standoff as protesters gathered
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Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Fire station expansion, renovation project bids to be opened April 7
By John T Ryan Peru – On September 3, 2024, voters gave the green light to a major investment: up to $5 million for expanding and renovating Peru’s fire station. Fast-forward 18 months, and the Department is now seeking bids for general construction, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. Bid proposal must be submitted by April […]
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Service Org News.
Tags: #Peru Fire Department
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Ice jam causes minor flooding in Ausable Forks
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Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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As momentum grows for workforce housing, $3.5 million bridges North Country gaps
Clinton County is included in the program Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, State Government News.
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Saranac Lake restricts police cooperation with ICE
New policy builds on last year’s debate over using local resources for immigration enforcement Click here for the Adirondack Explore story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Whiteface hit-and-run skiing accidents raise safety concerns
Two separate incidents left a child and senior seriously injured Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Growing up on Maplegrand Farms, Jarvis Road, Peru, NY
Peru Historian Helen Nerska talks with Robert, James and Melvin Irwin, owners of Maplegrand Farms and 3rd generation farmers in the Town of Peru Click here to view the YouTube Video recorded by the Peru Gazette.
Posted: March 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George offers unique reenactments, and exhibits to celebrate the fort’s 270th anniversary
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Posted: March 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Ausable Chasm March 7 vs. March 8, 2026
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Posted: March 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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