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Archive for August, 2011

More Asian clams found in Lake George as leaders fret costs

The Post Star reports 

Stay out of the Lake Champlain algae scums,’ Vermont officials warn

The Free Press reports

Jefferson County rehabilitation employees face layoffs for the first time, after the agency’s most recent Medicaid cut

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Former Tupper man killed in Plattsburgh

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports       Jason Larabie Obituary of August 9, 2011  

Area group formed to watch congressman

The Press Republican reports

Postal Service to study Plattsburgh Processing Center

The Press Republican reports 

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

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Currier, Cass cases show contrast in police response

The Free Press reports 

Regents results skewed by scoring error…14% of Watertown’s tests incorrectly scored

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

SUNY Canton president asked to resign or be fired

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

New York’s 50-year exodus: a study of New York’s population trends

The Times Union reports

Fate of Horace Nye Nursing Home hangs in the balance

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

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 – […]

Census: South Burlington getting bigger and growing older

The Free Press reports 

Maine-based sporting goods store to open in Lake Placid

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

North country educators prepare for Race to the Top

The Watertown Daily Times reports