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Archive for August, 2021

Following busy weekend, Burlington acting police chief calls for more resources

Source: Following busy weekend, Burlington acting police chief calls for more resources

L.L. Bean will move away from Burlington location, company confirms

Source: L.L. Bean will move away from Burlington location, company confirms

See 23 NY counties that CDC says should return to indoor masking – syracuse.com

Source: See 23 NY counties that CDC says should return to indoor masking – syracuse.com

Upcoming Events at the Wild Center – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Upcoming Events at the Wild Center – The Adirondack Almanack

Opinion: Sabotaging Trail Deal Was No Way to Protect the Adirondacks  – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Sabotaging Trail Deal Was No Way to Protect the Adirondacks  – The Adirondack Almanack

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s August 2nd Covid Update

We have seen the COVID movie before and with the Delta variant leading to an increase in cases and hospitalizations in New York and across the world, we must be vigilant. Let’s start with some of the facts. Fact: Almost all new COVID cases are the Delta variant. Fact: The high transmissibility of the variant […]

Experience Outdoors in Lake Placid faces backlash from neighbors

Source: Experience Outdoors in Lake Placid faces backlash from neighbors

Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision

Source: Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision

The Clinton County Historical Association Lecture Series Presents: Relics of War By Peter Sorrell

Monday, August 16, 6:30 pm at the Plattsburgh House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh   Peter Sorrell, a Lyon Mountain native and area historian, will discuss his pursuit of War of 1812 artifacts through his metal detecting in the North Country and the related research into his finds.   He will share some of […]

Jazz Quintet Features Tim Collins & the Jensen Sisters

  A pair of the hottest names in contemporary jazz―sisters Ingrid Jensen and Christine Jensen―join the North Country’s favorite vibes player Tim Collins for two outdoor shows, rain or shine:   Saturday, August 7 at 7:30 pm at Plattsburgh City Stage, Dock Street, Plattsburgh. Drive-in concert presented in partnership with “Curbside at Harborside” series; broadcast […]

Women Not to Be Denied

By John T. Ryan If you missed the Saturday, July 31st Champlain Valley Suffrage Centennial Auto Tour opening event this past Saturday, you missed a wonderful presentation. It was held at the Clinton County Historical Association on the Old Base Oval in Plattsburgh. Historical Association Director Helen Allen Nerska assumed the role of local suffragist […]

Canada fines pair of travelers nearly $20k each for false vaccination information

Source: Canada fines pair of travelers nearly $20k each for false vaccination information

Clinton County August 2nd COVID Report: Additional Positives +12

UPDATE* Since our 7/29 update, 12 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD asks that ANYONE (regardless of vaccination status) who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 get tested, especially if they have had recent contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00 […]

‘Substantial’ Covid spread places Chittenden and Essex in Vt. counties under new CDC masking guidance – VTDigger

Source: ‘Substantial’ Covid spread places Chittenden and Essex counties under new CDC masking guidance – VTDigger

One size does not fit all: How to navigate the rising Delta variant – VTDigger

Source: One size does not fit all: How to navigate the rising Delta variant – VTDigger

U.S. Federal Budget Breakdown

Source: U.S. Federal Budget Breakdown

Why can’t Cuomo’s DOT get along with Native American tribes? – City & State New York

Source: Why can’t Cuomo’s DOT get along with Native American tribes? – City & State New York

Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Message In a Bottle – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Message In a Bottle – The Adirondack Almanack

CDC says spread of Covid in Onondaga County ‘substantial’; masks recommended indoors – syracuse.com

Source: CDC says spread of Covid in Onondaga County ‘substantial’; masks recommended indoors – syracuse.com

Tonight’s Concert Canceled

The August 1st Concert at Heyworth Mason Park is canceled because of the forecast rain. See you next week! 

Peru’s meteorologist John Hart comments on 2021 rainfall totals

Saturday, August 31, 2021 – For record purposes the month finished up at “my observation time,” 6 am. today, with a total of 5.90″ of rainfall, which is 2.61″ above my 35-year July average! That brings the January-through-July 2021 total here to 18.52″, which is 0.64″ above average for the period! And, as of July […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 4th

Mac’n Cheese/Ham Green Beans Bread Dessert Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR TABLE!

Blood Drive Monday – Donations Needed

CVPH Blood Drive – Monday, August 2nd   3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center 

Warren County seeks input on use of stimulus funds | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY 

Source: Warren County seeks input on use of stimulus funds | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | Warren County government is poised to receive one of its largest amounts of grant money ever, and county officials would like to hear how the cash should be put to use.