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Lake Placid, NY — Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hannaford. The Ausable River Association has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the month […]

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Source: Fort Ticonderoga introduces sunset cruise for Civic Season | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | With the deep evergreen of the imperial trees, cobalt gray of the Adirondack and Green Mountains framing the scene, and an opaque aqua of beating water beneath th

Source: Clean water means quality of life. Here’s how you can help protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – Last Saturday afternoon at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Burke Gallery, Peru, NY native Joe Remillard narrated a gallery walkthrough of his solo art exhibition Adirondack Visions. Many people attended, including several Peru residents and members of his family. The previous evening almost 200 people enjoyed the opening reception. A June 9th Press-Republican […]

Source: Westport’s lakeside summer concerts return | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Free concert series begins July 7.

Source: Moose spotted wandering southern Essex Co. | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Man rescued from Lake Champlain after kayak capsized | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Former DEC Commissioner will again lead Olympic development board | NCPR News

PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The 36th annual Rotary Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, June 3 through Noon on Sunday June 5, 2022. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year and features all cash individual and team prizes. Cash prize amounts are determined by the pool of […]

Source: Updated Lake Champlain cleanup plan focuses on climate change, environmental justice – VTDigger

A reenactment of the public reading of the Declaration of Independence will be presented by the Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 10 AM at Veterans Park on the US Oval. The highlight of the event will be John Krueger’s portrayal of the reading of the Declaration. […]

A new law will go into effect this month requiring owners and operators of motorboats to verify they have no invasive species present before launching in Adirondack waters. Clean, drain, dry, verify! It’s the law. #Adirondacks

Interactive Map Displays Bloom Locations and Informative Website Encourages New Yorkers to “Know it, Avoid it, Report it” The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) today reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2022 HABs […]

Source: Buffalo shooting: Attack racially motivated. 18-year-old shooter from Broome County – syracuse.com

Source: New Yorkers with Vermont ties push for a new bridge across the lake – VTDigger

Source: 2022 Upstate NY Summer Travel Guide: Things to do, places to visit, more – syracuse.com

Source: Nominations sought for 2022 ‘Spirit of Ianelli’ Award | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Sunrise Rotary Club’s Mayor’s Cup Regatta and Festival Committee is currently seeking nominations for the prestigious 2022 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award.

Source: Boat inspection starts Memorial Day weekend | Sun Community News PAUL SMITHS | Throughout the Adirondacks, 60 boat launches will offer free boat inspections and washing.

Opening Day for Many Cool Water Species Opens on May 1, Except in Border Waters The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded anglers to always consult the fishing regulations guide to ensure they are complying with the seasonal restrictions and waterbody-specific rules before heading out onto the water. Fishing regulation changes implemented […]

Source: Ferry company scraps historic boat – Adirondack Explorer

“…they expect in 2024 to actually do the cable installation at the bottom of Lake Champlain, which is going to take five months or so as they have massive barges and down the lake at about two miles per day, laying this cable under the water.” Source: A $4B powerline will run under Lake Champlain, […]

Source: 36th Annual Rotary Fishing Classic returns to Lake Champlain | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The 36th annual Rotary Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, June 3.

Source: State approves Lake Champlain power transmission line