Archive for August, 2011
More Asian clams found in Lake George as leaders fret costs
The Post Star reports
Posted: August 9th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stay out of the Lake Champlain algae scums,’ Vermont officials warn
The Free Press reports
Posted: August 9th, 2011 under General News.
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Jefferson County rehabilitation employees face layoffs for the first time, after the agency’s most recent Medicaid cut
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 9th, 2011 under General News.
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Former Tupper man killed in Plattsburgh
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Jason Larabie Obituary of August 9, 2011
Posted: August 9th, 2011 under General News.
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Area group formed to watch congressman
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 5th, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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Postal Service to study Plattsburgh Processing Center
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 5th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Town Board to discuss well-known issues
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, August 8, 2011 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meetings of July 11 and July 25, 2011
Posted: August 4th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Governor approves extension of personal watercraft exemption
From the office of State Senator Betty Little Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law legislation that extends an exemption for jet ski and personal watercraft renters from New York’s boater safety course requirement. The measure (S.5372) was sponsored by Senator Betty Little. The law, set to expire January 1, 2012, will be extended to January 2013. Little said the […]
Posted: August 4th, 2011 under State Legislator News.
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August 13th: An afternoon of fun and a chance to support a great local organization
News from Peru VFW Post 309 VFW Post 309 will be having it’s annual Field Day on 13 August. It starts at 1 p.m. until whenever. We will be having live music from Mike and Kim Clowning and F & G Karaoke. We will also be having games, raffles, 50/50, Pull Tabs and a Dunking […]
Posted: August 4th, 2011 under General News.
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History, science, Tony Bennett and Dream Girls lovers should enjoy this trip
The Clinton County Senior Citizens Council is sponsoring a trip to Baltimore and Annapolis from October 13th to October 16th, 2011. It features a live Tony Bennet concert, a dinner theater Dream Girls production and tours of Annapolis Naval Academy, Fort McHenry, the Maryland Science Center and much more. Adults of all ages are welcome. […]
Posted: August 4th, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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It’s time for the Run for Jon
By John T. Ryan One of the North Country’s most exciting running events is only a few days away. The Run for Jon will be held on Saturday, August 27th. Registration starts at 3:30 p.m with the run beginning at 5 p.m. People will be able to participate in a 2.5-mile cross-country run, a 1.25-mile non-competitive […]
Posted: August 4th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Currier, Cass cases show contrast in police response
The Free Press reports
Posted: August 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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Regents results skewed by scoring error…14% of Watertown’s tests incorrectly scored
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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SUNY Canton president asked to resign or be fired
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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New York’s 50-year exodus: a study of New York’s population trends
The Times Union reports
Posted: August 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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Fate of Horace Nye Nursing Home hangs in the balance
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 2nd, 2011 under General News.
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Statement of Representative Owens on Deficit Reduction Compromise
August 1, 2011 WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens released the following statement tonight after voting in favor of The Budget Control Act of 2011. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives tonight by a vote of 268-161. “Over the course of this debate, I have heard from concerned constituents across Upstate New York – […]
Posted: August 2nd, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Census: South Burlington getting bigger and growing older
The Free Press reports
Posted: August 1st, 2011 under General News.
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Maine-based sporting goods store to open in Lake Placid
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 1st, 2011 under General News.
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North country educators prepare for Race to the Top
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 1st, 2011 under General News.
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