Archive for August, 2009
Vermont has a sales tax holiday this Saturday
The Burlington Free Press reports
Posted: August 20th, 2009 under General News.
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Saranac Lake schools seek stimulus monies to buy bio-mass boiler
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 20th, 2009 under General News.
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The new DEC leader – the challenges he faces
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 20th, 2009 under General News.
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Broadband a must in Adirondack Park
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 20th, 2009 under General News.
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Northern tier teens charged in farm shootings
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 20th, 2009 under General News.
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State drops collection of taxes on Indian cigarettes
The Buffalo News reports
Posted: August 19th, 2009 under General News.
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Peru Democrats meet on Thursday
The next Peru Democratic Party meeting will be on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the St Augustine’s Parish Center. At this meeting plans will be started for the Peru Applefest and Peru candidate’s campaign agendas. Jim Reed, Lana Knight and Kregg Bruno will be joining Clinton County Treasurer Candidate Martin Mannix for a […]
Posted: August 19th, 2009 under General News.
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Downtown Plattsburgh restaurant and bar closes
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 19th, 2009 under General News.
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There will be a primary in Peru this year
By John T. Ryan There will be a primary election on September 15th in Peru involving the town justice and two-year town counselor positions, but there will not be many voters because only registered members of the Conservative and Independence parties will be voting. Three men are competing for the two town justice positions on […]
Posted: August 19th, 2009 under General News, Town Board News.
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Elmore SPCA seeking donations for October auction
By John T. Ryan Elmore SPCA is seeking donations of collectibles and antiques for a dinner and silent auction to be held on Friday, October 9, 2009 at American Legion Port #20 in Plattsburgh. If you would like to contribute or have any questions please call Carol at 534-3484 or email carol@elmorespca.org.
Posted: August 19th, 2009 under General News.
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Summer Gazebo Concerts over for the season
By Donald McBrayer This summer’s Gazebo Concert series is wrapped up for the season. For the past several weeks our Sunday evenings have been filled with the music of many very talented local musicians. Their performances at the Gazebo provided a great opportunity for families to get out a bit (even when it rained), and spend […]
Posted: August 19th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Town Board News.
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129 children took part in this year’s Vacation Bible School!
By Lana Knight Peru Community Church once again opened its doors to any children (ages 3 years to 6th grade) for a venture known as Vacation Bible School held August 3rd to August 7th. Children were welcomed with open arms to attend this non-denominational celebration of Jesus and learned how important it is […]
Posted: August 18th, 2009 under General News.
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Saratoga track attendance up by 8.4%
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 18th, 2009 under General News.
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Bill Owens has a working campaign website
It’s obviously under construction
Posted: August 17th, 2009 under General News.
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Insurer won’t pay for cancer treatment for former Peru resident
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 17th, 2009 under General News.
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526 new homes available for troops at Ft. Drum. $183 million spent with local businesses and contractors
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 17th, 2009 under General News.
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Phish packs SPAC
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 17th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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It’s now much easier for you to comment on stories and issues!
By John T. Ryan The Gazette just made it much easier to comment on stories. Readers no longer have to register to comment. Simply click on the comment block following a story and enter your name and email address. A “URL” is not required. All comments still have to receive an editor’s approval before being […]
Posted: August 17th, 2009 under General News.
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GM axes last five Massena hourly workers
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 16th, 2009 under General News.
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When there is Thunder and no rain
By Donald McBrayer It was 1:30 PM Sunday, August 16, 2009 when they came through the Intersection of Bear Swamp Road, and Rt. 22 — the thunderous roar of 200 plus Harley-Davidsons representing the 9th annual Jeff Wyand Miracle Ride, a motorcycle rally to benefit Fletcher Allen Health Care’s Vermont Children’s Hospital in Burlington. As […]
Posted: August 16th, 2009 under General News.
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Questions for Dr. Edward Hixon about “Weight and the North Country”
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: August 15th, 2009 under General News.
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Lake Placid to host 2010 Div. III NCAA Ice Hockey Championships
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: August 15th, 2009 under General News.
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State offering back to school help for low income families
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 14th, 2009 under General News.
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If you love blueberries – this is the year!
By Joanne Kennedy My sister and I stopped at Rulfs Orchard in Peru in hopes of satisfying a family craving–fresh blueberry pie. No we didn’t just purchase one at the bakery but drove down the dirt road to the U-pick blueberry patch. We were not disappointed. The high bush blueberry plants are loaded with the […]
Posted: August 14th, 2009 under General News.
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Here’s the Adirondack weekend music scene
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: August 14th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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