The Peru Gazette

Burlington is not the only place with blue-green algae problems. The Port Douglas Beach near Keeseville was deemed unsafe for swimming today. This photo was taken yesterday a few hundred yards north of Port Douglas Beach. This form of algae is hazardous to humans and animals. Visitors sometimes arrive at a rented camp not aware […]

Source: Cyanobacteria blooms reappear, Burlington beaches close – VTDigger

Source: As Canada plans to open border, Americans ask when U.S. will do the same | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo signs voting reforms, advocate says there’s more work to do | NCPR News

PLEASE READ THE FULL ARTICLE.  IT’S NOT A SIMPLE AS THE HEADLINES MAKE IT LOOK! Americans crossing the border must be fully vaccinated 14 days prior to entering Canada. The vaccines accepted by the Canadian Government include Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. Americans must show proof of vaccination before crossing the border. Unvaccinated […]

After over a year of containing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now being told that COVID is now mainly a pandemic among the unvaccinated. The vaccines work—even against the Delta variant. But they only work if you get them. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to get your shot to help […]

Source: ‘I owe her my life’: Lung transplant recipient gets rare chance to meet donor’s family | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The University of Vermont Medical Center hopes to replace operating rooms at the Fanny Allen campus with a new outpatient surgical center in South Burlington.  Source: UVM Medical Center seeks to build outpatient surgical center – VTDigger

This article contains more details than most. Source: Canada will finally open its borders, first to the US – CNN

Online Exams Scheduled Aug. 27; Registration Deadline Aug. 20 Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced […]

CVPH Blood DriveMonday, August 2, 20213 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Chili  Salad Corn Bread  Dessert  Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!! 

Since our 7/15 update, 10 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Several of these cases are connected to each other. Two of the 10 new cases were fully vaccinated. CCHD has not been informed of any variant testing on these cases. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00 am to […]

Source: Pendragon Theatre preps for summer theater, new phase | NCPR News

Source: Son of local couple killed by stray bullet in D.C. | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: BREAKING: Fully vaccinated Americans can cross Canadian border starting Aug. 9 | NCPR News

July 19, 2021 – Former Village of Chatham, NY  Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in restitution and perform 200 hours of community service today for defrauding the New York State pension system by concealing his unlawful post-retirement public income and for stealing from the village through sham requests for reimbursement. His […]

Source: Ironman traffic advisory issued | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | The Ironman Lake Placid triathlon will affect local traffic on Sunday, July 25.

Source: New York state’s best beers for 2021: And the winners are … – syracuse.com

Source: New study reveals Burlington is trapping heat on par with much larger cities – VTDigger

Source: How man died trying to save drowning girlfriend who fell into Ithaca-area waterfall: ‘He died a hero’ – syracuse.com

Source: Keeseville Community Arts Festival: July 23-25 – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: It’s Berry Picking Season! – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Dairy farmers devastated after cows ingested wire leftover from telecom project – VTDigger

Source: Village of Dannemora celebrates 120 years