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Tuesday, December 30

AuSable Forks couple dead of apparent murder-suicide

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Sagamore plans to add new rooms, pool while idle this winter

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County officials eye Municipal Center for Judge's offices

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Healthy Neighborhoods coming to Plattsburgh

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Upheaval and

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Monday, December 29

Hitchcock certified as election winner

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Akrimax picks up major manufacturing contract

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Rouses Point native turns to North Country for help making lifelong dream come true

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Friday, December 26

Notes from the Pit: The best game of the year... fan mail... and gifts

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GMNF and VAST open snowmobile trails

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Adirondack Museum Archive Project receives support

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Schroon First Night slated

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Soldiers receive new rank, new responsibilities

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Lost Pond Press announces

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Filling up the white space frequency gap

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Get your local crime records online

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Polar Plunge set for New Year's Day

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VIC to host tracking and GPS programs in January

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Caregivers New Year's resolutions

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Local woman weaves fashionable handbags out of castoff plastic

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Ti High class planning reunion

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Saranac Lake native Riley receives promotion

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One Hundred Years Ago - Dec. 1908

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Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for Aging offer long term planning information

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Choosing your energy service company

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Raffle prize of $1,000 worth of oil awarded

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Ticonderoga students present concert

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My brother-in-law the spy

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Exit fees

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So laugh already!

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JEMS announce major grant award

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Volunteers sought for budget formation

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Senator leery of consolidation

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Culinary students take second at competition

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Study on village dissolution raises concerns

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Local business to participate in National Get Organized Month

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Bryan of Bolton receives national benefactor award

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Dear Santa...

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Mobile home lost in house fire

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Accident could lead to law

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Soldiers recognized for achievement and service in Operation Enduring Freedom

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Teens at conference

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Whiteface Club, Equine Center to offer sleigh rides

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A tale to remember

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Studnicky joins HHHN Foundation Board

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Pitkin sworn in as Thurman's new leader

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Mission possible: Build your own stone wall

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Regional arts suffer from State budget crunch

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Ti knights deliver holiday cheer

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Campaign for needy short of goal

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Town of Plattsburgh offering fun-filled winter break

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Donation to BOP can help with taxes

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Ti has long history of snowmobiling

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Johnsburg Board honors Patton for service

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Skating

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It's gloomy out there

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Local coast guard unit takes top honors

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McKenzie named Rotary Student of the Month for November

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Tutor training begins Feb. 2

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Moriah names honor students

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Abenaki museum celebrates native culture

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ACNA holding silent auction

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Happy New Year!

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Resolution Run on tap

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Need for blood donations still seen locally

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VIC trail system open for winter use

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Farmers set aside land

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2008 Battle of Plattsburgh essay contest

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Over the fence

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Ti students stuff a bus for pantry

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Port Henry erects tourism kiosk

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Student named to NCAA All-Northern soccer team

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Local voyagers to paddle Lake Champlain

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College to begin construction on new, energy efficient home for ADK Watershed Institute

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Silver Bay offers memberships

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Guest Viewpoint

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VIC trails open for winter recreation

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The one that didn't get away

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Students feel the joy of giving

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HypnoBirthing classes resume at CWC

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Big job

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A tear in the magnetic field

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Bed Tax applications due

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Thursday, December 25

APA launches appeal against Lewis Farm

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Holiday concert celebrates winter and Samuel de Champlain

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Wednesday, December 24

Ortloff enters plea agreement over child solicitation charges

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United Way reaches 70 percent of goal

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Santa Night deemed a success

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Students lead Advent services

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Tuesday, December 23

Werrenrath Camp owners seek to add landmark to national register

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Former Westport clerk arrested for theft

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Movie theater opens for business

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School in lockdown after receiving threatening letter

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Vermont wins emergency food and shelter assistance

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Marble River wind farm plans on hold

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STAR program application deadline Dec. 31

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Boys basketball

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Bowling

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Authorities warn motorists not to mix drinking and driving

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Indoor track

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Girls basketball

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Monday, December 22

Chazy Central revives Model U.N. program

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Environmental group sues APA and state over Gore development

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Warrior girls remain undefeated

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Report cites financial waste among small school districts

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Friday, December 19

Paterson pulls plug on pheasant program

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LaDuke to retire at year's end, reflects on reporting for the North Country

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Winter is on it's way

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Richmond man receives green leadership award

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Let's bail out our kids!

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Lia Sophia arrives in Moriah

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Wilderness Views unveiled at Widlund Gallery

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Lessons and carols at UMC

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Christmas comes early for Tiny Tim director

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Schroon Lake musicians offer sounds of holiday season

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Help for women farmers

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VSO delivers once again

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Reasons to die

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Mountain Valley Shuttle offering extended service

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Resolution Run slated in Ti

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The Tenth Muse

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Chestertown soldier seeks letters from home

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Denton Publications launches new Web site

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A hymn sing at the Reber Church

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Bark and berries to decorate

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Higher education and the economy

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Christmas services scheduled at Essex church

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Clearing the way

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Tamer graduates basic training

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Korda is U.S. "Woman of the Year in Antiques"

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Jay Christmas Concert to benefit food shelf

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Willsboro Church to host special service

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Locals challenge APA over new restrictions

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Auditions for "Much Ado..." scheduled

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Christmas events scheduled

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Get your flu shot?

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Holiday Spectacular!' to air again this week

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Evening prayer being held daily

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Sinopoli Dance Company at TPCC

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Soldier receives new rank, new responsibilities

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Rogers Rock trails open for season

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Santa comes to town

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Snowmobile safety course slated

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Alone? Share the joy on Christmas Day

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Garbage pick-up Dec. 24 and 31

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Jablonski recommended as next CCC president

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Citizen soldiers extend their service to state and nation

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Moran project construction begins with separation project

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Dealing with hearing loss

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Women's Care group welcomes new staff member

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Hunting season provides plenty of deer

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Bakers Mills News

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Toys for Kids needs assistance

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Events scheduled for Christmas week

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Despite down turn, local jobs being created

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New Land Trust invites public to experience their great outdoors

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Born in the U.S.A.

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Youthworks volunteers lend a hand

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Children and rest rooms

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Buddhist teachings help others understand generosity

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Adirondack cell coverage expanding

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A picture perfect Christmas

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No easy way out

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Local authors collaborate on book

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Victory Baptist Christmas schedule

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Lewis tree lighting ceremony scheduled

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Survey: substance abuse plunges at NWCS; officials hail the news

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Pageant featured at Blessed Sacrament

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Public invited to comment on Burlington's Climate Action Plan

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Changes made to family swim hours

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Senior computer club announces officers

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Church aims to "feed the need" with PeaceMeal program

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Snow Bowl sign ups under way

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First Night buttons available at Visitor's Bureau

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Song to be featured annually during holidays

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One Hundred Years Ago - Dec. 1908

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Warrensburg Town Court

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Ti High among the best

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Court sentences

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Bristol Best Night's rockin' New Year's Eve

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Holiday concert presented

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Ferrisburgh bikers contribute to Meals on Wheels

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Church plans confirmation

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A study in shameless self promotion

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Nov-08

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Santa arrives, children gleeful

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PRIDE gains certification

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Snowmobile safety course to be offered

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Gift wrapping available

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Rising costs make community colleges more attractive

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Blum joins YWCA board

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Mason answers to burglary charges

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Country store owner dies

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Holiday event set at Johnsburg Methodist

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Bishop to celebrate Christmas masses

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Keeseville Elks Lodge to host dinner for seniors

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State grant buys new truck for local sewer department

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Ward Lumber announces buck contest winners

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Stewart recognized for years of service

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Preemies, newborns get extra care

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Eighth graders at risk

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APA grants permit for Westport road

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Moriah principal pleased with 'Report Card Day'

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Residents needed in Elizabethtown

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Cell towers approved for area

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Sleigh bells ring...

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Governor Douglas receives suspicious envelope

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Happy Birthday, African style

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Keene Central gets national recognition

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SADD members attend state conference

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Soldiers recognized for achievement and service in Operation Enduring Freedom

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Teachers, students complete bio field trip

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Pharmacy burglar sentenced to 20 years

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Mooers UMC to host 'Happy Birthday, Jesus' Sunday

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Big Band era to come alive at Town Hall Theater

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Champlain returns to Ticonderoga... 400 years later

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Students capture "soul" of Starksboro

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Crown Point plans memory tree

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County leaders scrap upcounty events coordinator post

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FFA members focus on careers in landscaping

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The French Connection

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Real deal on fresh trees

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Local artwork celebrates the season

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Students host CD release party

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Holiday Decorating Contest to be judged soon

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How to deal with stress during the holidays

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County approves annual budget

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New generation of camcorders

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Radio station collects Christmas toys for kids

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State Police Reports

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Ice rescue course to be offered

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Ti to issue trash reminder

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Woman charged with assault

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Police making patrols

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Christmas Bazaar supported by community shoppers

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GMPR has pugs looking for homes

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Archer Mayor's latest catch

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Phi Theta Kappa announces new members

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Bowers graduates basic combat

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Who will be the new Turkey Damage Control Officer?

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Professor travels to Venezuela to study and lecture on cinema

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An exhaustive list of the world's endangered birds

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Soldiers receive new rank, new responsibilities

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Managing your pet's holiday stress

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Garage sale signs to be regulated

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ATV given away to support JCEO food shelves

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Fire district to receive $47k grant

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Local soldiers return from Iraq

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Putnam students receive honors

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Locals anticipate grand opening of new restaurant

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Pie-rats take over Pendragon

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Thursday, December 18

Boil water order lifted

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Holiday hazards

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Ti High among the best

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What local control?

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Who's at the waterhole?

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Co. leaders approve job freeze

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Wednesday, December 17

Boys, girls basketball roundup

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Georgia-Pacific lay-offs planned for end of January

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Boys basketball

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Cold weather, warm hearts

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Local farmer not happy by delayed return of funds

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Sentinels roll past Moriah

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Moriah, Ti head all-star selections

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Dedication of Gosse Court Armory Project to be held Dec. 18

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Children's Christmas party this Sunday

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Girls basketball

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Tuesday, December 16

Westport boys top Orange 52-36

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Celebrating the dance

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Cougars record year's first win with last-second shot

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Trio of Burghers remain unbeaten

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Tigers post 100 points in victory over Salons

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Solstice Service set for Dec. 20

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Councilman: nonprofits are a burden in town

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Monday, December 15

Christmas cheer

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Panthers take second in tournament

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Ti Quiz Bowl team rolls on

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History Day gets corporate support

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Crown Point thrift shop closes

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Sentinel Merit Society recognizes students

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Quadricentennial commemorated in latest calendar

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Miner Museum among nominations for National Register of Historic Places

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Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Big game hunting season ends

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Spanish, art classes tour Dartmouth College

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Tiny Tim

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Food pantry benefit

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Ticonderoga hotel earns recognition for high standards

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A run for the money

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Ti Elks, students aid needy

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Schroon Lake names honor roll students

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Doing their part

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Otters avenge Mounties

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Ti school declares spending freeze

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Adults take advantage of CV-Tec opportunities

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Church pastor marks anniversary

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Saturday, December 13

Local man admits to assault

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Motorists reminded to drive slowly, watch for snow plows

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Friday, December 12

Hotel receives environmental award

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City of Plattsburgh Parking Ban

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A heartwarming tale of misanthropy and self-loathing

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Carnival needs additional funding for 2009

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Burghers turn tide in win over Spa Catholic

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Methodist Church holiday events to feature Bible Study, Blue Christmas

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Radical' art lands local woman on Colbert

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Warrensburg Town Court Report

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Library board to meet, new member joins panel

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Village dreaming of a "green" Christmas

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Town planning group to meet

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Firefighters to host annual Christmas party for kids

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Bomb threat prompts lock-down at North Warren school

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A holiday lesson of a different sort

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Volunteers recognized at Cooperative Extension's annual fest

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Annual holiday concert at Chazy Central Sunday

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Fire department hosting toy drive this Saturday

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Bodine Challenge to feature NASCAR sensation Joey Lagano

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Armory has new battalion commander

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Thurman residents question candidates for top town post

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Are you prepared for the end of analog?

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State DOT issues findings from study of Route 11 Corridor

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Children exposed to more crime at home, county official warns

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New life breathed into old train depot

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Arts Council plans "Messiah Community Sing"

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Save energy - turn off electronics

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Lake George girls launch season with two victories

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Crandall Library to be dedicated

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Decorating contest winners announced

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A community lesson

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Book for the holidays

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Local salon focuses on helping the community

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Historical Society to hold Holiday Dinner

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Fish and Game Club to host pie sale at Blueline

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Historical Association slates open house

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Gillibrand suggests light rail as boost

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WCS wrestlers tally wins early in season

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Friends of the North Country to receive $300,000 grant

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Chamber seeking tourism photos

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Bible Chapel to present Christmas medley

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Former Kiwanis chief, veteran honored for service to others

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How to be a good reporter, or, "don't do what Chris does"

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Gift suggestions for your favorite senior

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Lake George pilot dies in plane crash

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Holiday celebration a delight for all ages

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VIC to host holiday programs

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ADK Museum releases new photo book

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Burghers sputtering start perplexes coach

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Thursday, December 11

Governor Douglas Makes Case for States

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Hospice needs help to 'light up a life'

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Wednesday, December 10

Vermont Yankee reducing state's carbon emissions, keeping prices "low"

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The millibars on Mars

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Rec. & Parks Dept. hosts citywide events

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Vets help with local "Toys for Kids" drive

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Guest Viewpoint

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Bishop to celebrate Christmas masses

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Students gain national certification

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Jericho man joins NRG Systems

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Audit slams VTrans railroad contracts

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Economic collaborative examining county transportation system

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Dog acts as living medical model

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Auditions for "Much Ado..." scheduled

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Airmen complete USAF training

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Vet center receives AAHA accreditation

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Slate Museum prepares to celebrate the holidays

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Mounties take opener

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Walters charged with attempted murder

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The Christmas spirit

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Author picks 13 important books

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The ghost deer

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Burglary charges

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Charlotte residents consider town plan

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BCO a delight to the ear

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Read 'em and weep

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Rural towns get U.S. SRS assistance

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I spy Vermont

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Annual Christmas concert planned

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Angry parents grill NWCS board on school reorganization

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Festival of Trees' includes live auction

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DPW discussions continue as Goodspeed responds to outbursts

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What's up, Santa baby?

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Pocket park's 20 sphinxes of mystery

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Teachers, students complete bio field trip

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Mrs. Parks goes to Washington

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Feliz Navidad!

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Artist studied at West Rutland Studio

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Tuesday, December 9

Students serious about risks survey

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A holiday lesson of a different sort

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Judge rules against APA in Lewis Farm case

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Christmas with Mr. Grump

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Wildlife program targets teachers

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Ti board trims 2009 taxes

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State DOT issues findings from study of Route 11 Corridor

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Are you prepared for the end of analog?

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Johnsburg Board continues DPW discussions

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Friends of the North Country to receive $300,000 grant

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Hinesburg plans Christmas concert

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Rural towns get U.S. SRS assistance

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Holiday celebrations in Warrensburg, Bolton

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Monday, December 8

Millennial generation looks promising

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Maine: A good place to drive and eat

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Friday, December 5

County vows to fight APA regulations

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Ti board trims 2009 taxes

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Denpubs helps families for the holidays

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Sister City's craft fair to feature local items

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Results in for ANCA juried art show

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Angel of Hope ceremony Dec. 6

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Democratic Women meeting Dec. 7

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Schroon to welcome holidays

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Don't fence me in

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Chvostek is on the scene at Bluseed Studios

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Holiday shopping extravaganza

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Schools shouldn't be just for kids

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Breast Cancer stamps available

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Meal time improves at Mercy, Uihlein

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United Way accepting applications

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Kendrick to read at Pendragon

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Reduce, reuse, recycle - and swap

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Santa Fest delights children

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Judge rules against APA in Lewis Farm case

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It's all about the kids

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Upcoming retreat encourages open dialogue

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NCAVI receives grant

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Thursday, December 4

Togetherness prevails at community Thanksgiving dinner

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Supervisors recoil over press criticism of police patrol pay

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Car on lawn, octogenarian arrested

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Singing their way into the holidays

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Illegal alien enters country, evades police

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Alzheimer's victim dies after crash

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NCCS welcomes "administradores Brasileiros"

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Santa Night returns to help Christmas Bureau

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Man arrested on weapons charge

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Warrensburg's Career Day aids in inspiring students to achieve their life goals

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Thanksgiving clean up

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Getting it there on time

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Two men arrested on attempted robbery charges

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Holiday celebrations in Warrensburg, Bolton

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Haskell files for unemployment, county fighting claim

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Journey to the center of Jupiter

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The best way to water your houseplants

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Town seeks forensic audit of its finances

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Bowling teams expected to have "good mix" of athletes

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Government should force disclosure of risk in leveraged investments

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Scouts seek food donations for needy

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Thurman supervisor candidates come forward

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Parking ban now in effect

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Northern Tier communities preparing for annual holiday lighting contests

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Curfew extends through winter months

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Improvements continue at Plattsburgh International

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Recognizing red flags regarding Medicare

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Wednesday, December 3

Panthers skate past Norwich, remain undefeated

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Local women creating quilts for African orphans

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Occupancy tax application deadlines

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Wildlife program targets teachers

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A new idea for techie gift giving

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Carlson named Copperfield Inn's marketing director

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Kries and Pouch local art on display

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Upcounty partyers offered free rides for New Year's Eve

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Farmers market progress

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Christmas luncheon on tap

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Book club makes December selection

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It's time for "Lights On"

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Food Pantry volunteers needed

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New sand-sculpture fest envisioned for Lake George Village

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ALCA hosts holiday concert

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Theatre group to host holiday reception

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Bookmarked

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TPCCA lists 2008 grants

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Stewart's and customers helping local children

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Pearsall Foundation awards announced

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Tuesday, December 2

Seeing double...

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Faith of a mustard seed

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Students serious about risks survey

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It's a dog's life

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Open for the season

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Arts Council plans "Messiah Community Sing"

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New life for an old home

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Monday, December 1

Vergennes Holiday Stroll: Events schedule

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Stopping the spread of white-nose syndrome

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It's more than just an award

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Students raise funds for hunger event

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Everywear' opens for business

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Local author, artist at Mr. Twitter's

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Thanks for the memories

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Rotarians welcome new members

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Plug-in hybrids are the way to go

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DUI in Hinesburg

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Johnson earns honors

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Grandma's my name and spoiling's my game

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Women charged with shoplifting

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Kids fitness program seeks applicants

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Big 3 consider supply options

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Public school not good enough for Obama's kids

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Singers to perform at Boyer's Orchard

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