ORDA announces two new board members
The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has added two new members to its board.
Defining the line between fact and fiction
Viewpoint
When scientists push for regulations to keep non-native species out of Lake Champlain, they aren’t doing it to intentionally ruin someone’s livlihood—they are doing it to protect one of the region’s largest resources, something we all benefit from.
First ever Ride for the River to be held Sept. 16
As the East Branch of the Ausable River flows from its source in the Adirondack High Peaks, it courses through rapids, gorges and stretches of wide, flat water on its way to Lake Champlain.
Making cider the hard way
Everett Orchards is producing the premiere hard cider of the North Country
Six international students will attend Keene Central School this year
Keene’s new International Student Program begins this school year
For the first time ever, Keene Central School is hosting six international students from six different countries for the entire school year.
Keeseville mayor speaks out against the village’s proposed dissolution
The time for the Keeseville Village Board to decide the village’s future is drawing near.
Race to raise money for developmental disabilities
The 14th annual Mountain Lake Services Foundation Triathlon will be held Sept. 15
On Sept. 15, competitors will swim, bike and run to raise money for people with developmental disabilities.
Newcomb Central voters approve about $2M in renovations
Voters in the Newcomb Central School District approved almost $2 million in major renovations to the main building during a special referendum Tuesday, Aug. 21, according to school officials.
North Country farmers doing okay despite dry summer
Farmers don’t foresee an increase in the price of locally produced food next year
Recent rains have brought relief to local farmers, who are persevering despite the dry summer.
Restaurant owner happy to call Plattsbugh home
Sawatdee co-owner Supanee Gilbert lived in Thailand, California before moving to North Country
North Country farmers doing okay despite dry summer
Farmers don’t foresee increase in the price of locally produced food
High Peaks Hospice thanks its donors
Donors enjoyed the Scragwood house in Willsboro
High Peaks Hospice held a dinner Aug. 12 to thank some of its donors.
Plattsburgh city school’s budget cuts
School athletics programs suffer from loss of funding
For some, the new Plattsburgh City School District budget is cutting into something deeper than funding.
Plattsburgh city school’s budget cuts
Voter-approved budget cuts axe Odyssey of the Mind program.
Champlain Area Trails carves a new path in Westport
Volunteers turn out to make hidden quarry trail a reality
An abandoned stone quarry became part of the Champlain Area Trails system on Sunday, July 29.
Tupperpalooza comes to Tupper Lake
The first-ever Tupperpalooza will take place Aug. 4 and 5. The free event starts at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Tupper Lake Municipal Park and will go until 10 p.m.
Keene residents not happy with assessments
Three residents voiced concerns regarding their property assessments at the Keene town board meeting July 10.
Residents in Ticonderoga question sewer upgrades
Some residents worry that new infrastructure won’t fix old problems.
Champlain Area Trails carves a new path in Westport
Volunteers turn out to make hidden quarry trail a reality
Plattsburgh city school’s budget cuts
This story is part one of a three-part series on the Plattsburgh city school district’s budget cuts.
Third annual ALS golf tournament raises money to find a cure
On Saturday, the ALS Raising Hope Foundation golf tournament drew hundreds to the Harmony Golf Club in Port Kent to raise money to support ALS research.
Inaugural Racing 101 Fan Hub to launch at Saratoga Race Course
The New York Racing Association, Inc. has partnered with America’s Best Racing to bring the inaugural Racing 101 Fan Hub to the Saratoga Springs Race Course.
Event raises money to fund ALS research
On Saturday, the ALS Raising Hope Foundation golf tournament drew hundreds to the Harmony Golf Club in Port Kent to raise money to support ALS research.
Blue-green algae is being monitored on Lake Champlain
Blue-green algae blooms have recently caused two beaches to close
It’s slimy, blue green and potentially toxic. And it might be coming to a beach near you.
Keene residents not happy with assessments
Three residents voiced concerns regarding their property assessments at the Keene town board meeting July 10.
Voters asked to OK Newcomb Central improvements
Major renovations to Newcomb Central School District’s main building will be put to a vote Tuesday, Aug. 21.
E-town day brings music and fun
Hundreds turn out for Elizabethtown’s annual celebration
People lined the streets Saturday afternoon, eagerly waiting for the celebration to start.
Winner crowned at the 21st annual Saratoga Race Course hat contest
More than 150 participants turned out for the 21st annual hat festival at the Saratoga Race Course Sunday.
Tupper Lake’s Woodsmen’s Days keeps traditions alive
Tupper Lake celebrated its founding lumberjacks during last weekend’s Woodsmen’s Days.
Body found in Ticonderoga might be St. Andrews
Police believe they have found the body of Jimmy Joe St. Andrews, the suspect in Friday night’s Ticonderoga shooting.
Local group is putting ideas into action
Vision 2 Action is working toward making Plattsburgh a better place
Local kayakers ask Plattsburgh to consider downtown whitewater kayak park
An old idea to put a whitewater kayak park in downtown Plattsburgh is starting to make waves.
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