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Mural graces downtown Ticonderoga

Alliance project takes a year to complete

A blank wall in downtown Ticonderoga is now a mural, depicting the community located between two lakes. The north wall of the Ti Barbershop building on Champlain Avenue is now a work of art thanks to a Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance project.

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Memories of Courtney continue to inspire others

Friends and relatives of a teenager who took her own life three years ago talk of how memories of the peace-loving girl continue to provide inspiration — to reach out to others, particularly in times of emotional distress.

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Hancock House to open new exhibit

Ladies’ fashions to be displayed

The Ticonderoga Historical Society will unveil its new exhibit, “Bid Adieu, But Enjoy the Stroll - Old Threads From Ticonderoga,” at the Hancock House Saturday, June 29, at 1 p.m. This event is free to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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Speedy Arnold receives People’s Choice Award at ACW literary event

Surrounded by family and friends that made the trip with him to the Adirondack Center for Writing’s (ACW’s) annual Adirondack Literary Awards June 2, he knew there were a lot of good books that had been entered into the competition.

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ROOST releases tourism findings

People who come to Essex County do so for the outdoors activities, especially hiking. That is what the 2012 Leisure Travel Study, conducted by the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), found after collecting data from over 4,000 returned surveys.

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Wilmington Whiteface 100K this Sunday

Hundreds of cyclists will hit the roads, back country roads and trails during Sunday’s, June 16, Wilmington Whiteface 100k (WW100) mountain bike race.

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Live recording to mark Tannery Pond’s benefit gala

The Tannery Pond Community Center Association will host its 11th Anniversary Benefit Gala Saturday, June 22, featuring a live recording of Sherrie Maricle & the DIVA Jazz Orchestra.

Adirondack Summer Playhouse presents the musical ‘Cabaret’ on Gore Mountain

The Adirondack Summer Playhouse puts a unique twist on the musical “Cabaret” in three performances this summer on Gore Mountain.

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On Campus

The following local students were among the 548 students awarded a degree at St. Lawrence University’s Commencement ceremony, held May 19 on campus in Canton:

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ANCA hosts second Clean Energy Conference

More than 200 in attendance learned about ways to help protect the North Country environment during the 2013 Clean Energy Conference at the Lake Placid Convention Center June 5-7.

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Open burning laws debated

Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava voiced concerns over DEC burning regulations during the May 20 DPW Committee meeting.

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Top of the class: Keene Central School

Keene Central School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2013.

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Top of the class: AuSable Valley Central School

AuSable Valley Central School has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2013.

Let’s work together

This past year, I decided to pursue investigating one of Andy Powvorznik’s pet community projects.

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Locals give money to locals to help fight cancer, one family at a time

A local group aims to be an advocate and a friend for people in the North Country that are affected by cancer. The North Country Cancer Fund wants to get the message out there to people in Essex, Clinton and St. Lawrence counties that they are here to help.

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Mineville man wins $1 million

Lottery prize awarded in Port Henry ceremony

Jamie Velsini is a lucky guy, times two. The Mineville man is getting married Aug. 31 and last week claimed a $1 million state lottery prize.

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No opposition shown to change bar hours in Essex County

No one spoke against Essex County’s proposal to move the last call at local bars from 4 to 3 a.m. during a public forum at the old county courthouse June 13. In fact, most of the attendees said closing bars down at 2 a.m. would be more appropriate.

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North Country Arts Center opens summer show

North Country Arts Center opens its third Art in Chestertown exhibit of 2013, “Bountiful Summer,” with a reception on Friday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Richards Librarian to retire, new candidates sought

Help Wanted: Library Director. This coming winter, the patrons of Richards Library will be saying goodbye to the librarian who has greeted students, locals and visitors to the 36 Elm St. building since 1974.

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Newcomb, Minerva head to polls again

Voters head back to the polls Tuesday, June 18 to decide the fate of the Newcomb and Minerva school budgets, which failed to pass the first time on May 21. If the budgets don’t pass, the school boards will be required to adopt contingency budgets, which would mean even more cuts.

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