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Watertown Daily Times | Lewis legislators approve contract with 200 union workers.

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Two years ago, a couple of hundred people rallied outside my district office on the Plattsburgh Oval to protest the possible closure of Point au Roche State Park.  As we all know, the Legislature allocated the funds to keep the state parks open.  At that time dozens of concerned people asked what they could do […]

More coffins than cradles? « The In Box.

Tyrell appointed new NCCC president (update) – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Adirondack Almanack: Adirondack Family Activities: Be careful of ticks in the woods.

Vermont protesters urge IBM to protect jobs | Burlington Free Press 

Watertown Daily Times | Belleville Henderson high school student enters school board race.

NY admits standardized math tests don’t add up – Times Union.

School district taxes affected little by cap – Albany – The Buffalo News.

By John T. Ryan The Peru Central School Board at an April 24, 2012 Special Meeting decided by a vote of 6 to 1 to hire Dr. Patrick Brimstein as the district’s next superintendent. Brian Post was the only board member to vote against Brimstein’s hiring. Brimstein “48” is currently the high school principal in the […]

The primary purpose of the Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Peru School Board meeting was to vote on hiring a new district superintendent.  However, prior to the meeting, hugs were being exchanged as the board greeted David Hall. A longtime member of the board, Hall suffered a serious heart attack in the board meeting room following […]

A Peru Intermediate School’s 3rd grade science class had a fun way to learn about simple machines this afternoon.  Each student constructed a race car using card stock, tape, four wheels and two straws. Then they sent the cars down a ramp and measured the distance their car traveled. The first cars launched traveled almost […]

How can we keep more young people in the North Country? « The In Box.

A dream come true for former Vermont dancer | Burlington Free Press 

Cuomo: Unpaid insurance claims investigated | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Mega high schools on blackboard – Times Union.

State’s GOP primary today – Times Union. Voting in Peru takes place at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center (In a classroom) from Noon to 9 PM. 

Watertown Daily Times | Alcoa modernization plans moving forward despite fire.

Construction begins on new Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home » Local News » Press-Republican.

Daffest marks a second spring » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru School Board Has Special Meeting April 24, 2012 Peru Central School District’s Board of Education will have a brief, special meeting on Tuesday, April 24th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. A short executive session associated with the performance history of a […]

In defense of the Three A’s « The In Box.

Value of Volunteer Time | Independent Sector.

Adirondack Almanack: Adirondack Mountain Club Expands Workshop Offerings.