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Schenectady and Rochester also in the “Top 25”

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AFRI aims to bring together people from different cultures, countries to bond, learn

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Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder

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ADK 2030 is a new YouTube series by Mountain Lake PBS exploring people of all walks of life who are taking action to help preserve and protect the Adirondacks.

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My name is Jessica Hawthorne and I came across the helpful information you shared on your site at perutown.com, and was wondering if you were still updating that page.

I am the Outreach Director for an advocacy center called Nursing Homes Abuse. Our mission is to be a complete resource center on abuse in nursing homes and to offer any help possible. We have added a ton of information on different types of abuse along with other resources and we will be updating it weekly. Check out our website below and feel free to explore:

Nursing Homes Abuse – nursinghomesabuse.org/nursing-home-abuse/

We put a lot of work into this site and I think it could be a great addition to your page. If you agree would you consider adding a link to it on your site?

Let me know what you think or if you have any questions.

Thanks for your time and I hope you have a wonderful day,

“The scam often begins with a call or voicemail from someone claiming to represent a new student loan forgiveness program, BBB said. The scammer then insists that you need to complete an online application to see if you qualify. The form asks for personal information, such as bank account details.”

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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 19th, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. 

Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.

Grand Isle, VT – In recognition of Senator Patrick Leahy’s long-standing commitment to Lake Champlain and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the LCBP is holding the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Photo Contest.

The LCBP will accept photo submissions in four categories that correspond to the four management goals of Opportunities for Action: Clean Water, Healthy Ecosystems, Thriving Communities, and Informed and Involved Public.

Photos may be submitted on Twitter, Instagram, or using the submission form on the LCBP website.

“Lake Champlain has long been one of my favorite subjects to photograph, as I know it is for many Vermonters. As honored as I am to have this contest named after me, I’m even more excited to see the undoubtedly wonderful entries the basin program will receive showing not only the lake itself, but the people and wildlife which call the Lake Champlain Basin home.”

“There are so many talented photographers of all skill levels in the Lake Champlain Basin. We are excited to see how people express their shared love of the Lake with one of the most accessible and engaging creative outlets we have,” said Dr. Eric Howe, Director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

The LCBP anticipates awarding prizes for first, second, and third place for submissions across all categories. In addition, a prize will be awarded for each of the four goal categories. Prizes will include an afternoon cruise on Lake Champlain with Sail Vermont, a workshop with Adirondack photographer Carl Heilman, and photography equipment gift cards.

Senator Leahy is expected to announce prize winners at a Clean Water Act anniversary event on October 8 in Burlington, Vermont. Select photos will be featured in an exhibit at the event. Entries may be used by the LCBP and partners in future lake-related digital and print publications and outreach materials.

All photos must be submitted by 11:59pm September 28, 2022 for consideration. Full contest rules, a submission form, and a gallery of submissions are available at lcbp.org/photo-contest.

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By John T. Ryan 

Peru – Most Peru residents love expansive Heyworth Mason Park with its walking trail, dog park, town market, stage, bell tower, and Sunday evening concerts. But, over the past several days, people have noticed another upgrade. Paintings depicting Peru’s history have replaced the deteriorating plywood in the historic Heyworth building. As a result, the 1830s-era woolen-starch mill is becoming an even greater attraction. 

Town Councilman Mel Irwin got the ball rolling. He explained, “I got tired of looking at old plywood. We should have fixed it a long time ago.” So Irwin contacted several community-minded people who agreed to sponsor paintings depicting Peru’s history, and the town is installing new plywood. 

The images, created by artist Greg Badger, cost $200 each. When Badger finishes his artwork, Irwin brings them home, where he applies a weather-sun protective coating before he installs them. Altogether there are twenty window openings; to date, ten people sponsored paintings.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a painting should call Melvin Irwin at 518-578-5782. 

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