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Beautiful new hiking trails in Peru

By John T Ryan Mike Derrick expected five volunteers Saturday morning; he got almost twenty, even at 12 degrees. They worked on a portion of the six-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, and pleasant walks on wonderful […]

Peru’s 2022 Christmas Tractor Parade

 

Lake Placid debuts one-of-a-kind indoor sledding track

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NWS forecasts possible icy conditions in Northern Adirondacks

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington Patchy freezing drizzle may create some icy conditions across the Northern Adirondacks and summits of the Green Mountains early Thursday morning. Elevated surfaces and bridges will be the most susceptible to light ice accumulations, so use caution while traveling.

Remodeled Olympic museum opens in Lake Placid

Visitors can also experience what it is like being an Olympian. Click here for the NBC5 News story 

A small, family-operated business going strong after sixty years, how have they done it

By John T. Ryan  December 7, 2022,  Keeseville – The Peru Gazette concentrates on Peru news, but we’re making an exception because Arnold’s Grocery in Keeseville is celebrating its 60th anniversary. How has the small family-owned grocery store survived when regional stores usually dominate small towns?  Co-owner George “Speedy” Arnold commented, “We had to find […]

Help CATS make a new trail in Peru on Sat., Dec. 10

You can help Champlain Area Trails (CATS) develop its first trails in Peru this Saturday, Dec. 10th, from 9 am to 1:00 pm. The CATS “2nd Saturday-of-the-Month Trail Project” will continue making the six-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, and […]

Lake Champlain’s legendary monster inspires upcoming short film

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Tupper Lake gets $5 million from NY grant for housing

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High Peaks hiker rescued from dangerous overnight conditions

Two hikers hoping for a High Peaks adventure narrowly escaped tragedy Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Officials celebrate start of construction on Champlain Hudson Power Express

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New ADK Welcome Center Opens in the High Peaks

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Holiday Train gives back to JCEO in a big way

Plattsburgh stop brought $4.5K donation and more than 1,000 lbs of food Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Leadership changes, fewer students, and a merger. What’s happening at Paul Smith’s College?

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A new tool in Old Forge aims to protect housing for year-round residents

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Adirondack harmful algal bloom reports rise

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Lake Champlain’s Split Rock is a good holiday hike

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A long local tradition

By John T Ryan Peru – November 26, 2022 – Small business Saturday is also the day many families think it’s time to buy a Christmas tree.  That was true today at Covel’s Tree Farm and Nursery where many people were either choosing a precut tree or walking to the nearby fifty-acre tree farm to […]

Early snow brings good base for Adirondack ski season

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Garry Douglas among N.Y.’s Economic Development Power 100

ROOST CEO James McKenna also recognized Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Amtrak’s Adirondack train is returning to action in 2023

After multiple Amtrak staffing issues the train service will resume in the second quarter of 2023 Click here for the NBC5 story 

Russia, Belarus won’t compete in ‘23 Games

FISU won’t decide whether to formalize ban until after Lake Placid’s Games Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for their 5-star re-accreditation

“Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for being awarded the 5-star re-accreditation by the United States Chamber,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “This is an impressive accomplishment considering that less than half of 1% of Chambers nationally are rated 5-stars and is well deserved. The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been […]

Why the Mohawk occupation of a former Adirondack summer camp matters today

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New rental units in Tupper Lake hope to attract younger, middle-income residents to the area

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