Cuomo announces teacher evaluation agreement
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York State Education Commissioner John King, and New York State United Teachers President Richard C. Iannuzzi Feb. 16 announced an agreement on a new statewide evaluation system they say will make New York State a national leader in holding teachers accountable for student achievement.
Alumni scholarship holds first annual bowling tournament
Strikes for Students Bowling tournament planned for March 10
The Ticonderoga Alumni Association will hold a Strikes for Students Bowling Tournament March 10 - 11 at the Adirondack Lanes.
Bridge Celebration on schedule
Events slated for weekend of May 19-20
The Champlain Bridge opening celebration is on schedule to take place May 19 and 20. The event will include an “Old Time Hometown Grand Parade” set to begin in Chimney Point, Vt. and travel across the new bridge to the Crown Point Historic Site, as well as many other events and attractions throughout the celebration.
Man threatens Times of Ti employee with hunting knife
Man claimed there is was ‘disaster heading for Ti’
A man walked into the Times of Ti office on Montcalm Street Tuesday afternoon and pulled a knife on the office manager.
Burglar strikes Johnsburg library
Town replaces door, troopers seek leads
A burglary at the Town of Johnsburg Library has shaken the secure feeling of this small town, leaving town officials and State Police looking for leads to the crime.
North River rafting business looks to the hills for expansion
Planning Board poised to make decision on zip line
Someone surveying the towering hill behind Whitewater Challengers rafting business along Route 28 in North River might see trees and brush, boulders and dirt and remnants of the latest snow fall.
Proposal to close Ellenburg election sites shot down
At a recent county board of elections meeting, Ellenburg Supervisor Dave Leonard was directed to ask the town board if they would close some polling places to help save money.
New, improved events planned for North Creek in 2012
The 2012 special events calendar is shaping up for the Gore Mountain Region, with some new events being added to the annual standards.
Speedsigns needed in Merrill
The Shutts and Blanche Road loop off 374 has seen too much high-speed traffic, with about 40 locals signing their names to a petition hoping for lowered speed limits there.
Skiing the south slopes
Notes from the North Woods
As the winter season begins to show signs of winding down, visions of an early ice out have begun to dance through my head like sugar-plums on Christmas Eve.
Chorus coach offers local lessons
Even if you just like howling in the shower, the Cumberland Bay Chorus is offering free vocal lessons from a well-known local singing coach at a men-only crooning camp for the next month.
Living without a mobile device
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
There is a divide among people and it’s becoming larger everyday — those who can’t live without a mobile device and those who do not own one.
Boat washing plan needs more scrutiny
No one would argue that efforts should be taken to keep Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) out of the Queen of American Lakes.
Beekmantown pushing for more transparency
New online tool provides faculty, staff and parents increased access to students
In 2005, Beekmantown Central School officials decided the district needed more transparency.
Westport student finalist for PSA contest
Spot shows dangers of distracted driving
A video submitted by Westport Central School Sophmore, Dustin Shoenfeld, has been chosen as a finalist for a distracted driving video contest
Renowned journalist returns to her roots
Raghida Dergham stops in at Plattsburgh State for a talk with the community
Raghida Dergham came to the North Country from Lebanon to study at Plattsburgh State.
Champlain town gets new website
The Town of Champlain is a rather elusive entity in cyberspace, with search links directing the curious to the Champlain Village website or off to phone directories. A new web address for the northeast Clinton township should make them a little easier to find in internet journeys.
Road repairs coming in Altona
The state will soon recondition Route 11, and introduced resolutions to the town board Feb. 13 to hasten progress on the project, expected to begin in May. The reconditioning of the corridor will cover about three miles in Altona town lines.
Workshop set at Essex County IDA
Two local organizations are looking to help those seeking to start a new business.
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