Business & Career
Director: Essex County Mental Health ‘grossly understaffed’
ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County is in dire need of mental health clinicians. Read more
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Treading water with teachers
TICONDEROGA | For too many teaching prospects, Ticonderoga might be a nice place to visit, but they don’t want to work here. Read more
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New program to ease business transitions in North Country
SARANAC LAKE | With over 10,000 business owners in the North Country nearing retirement, the Adirondack North Country Center for Businesses in Transition — a collaboration of regional organizations and leaders... Read more
ETS program to bolster work readiness for students
PLATTSBURGH | The “READY4REAL: Education Programming Powered by ETS,” a series of interactive career and life preparedness lessons aimed toward high school and college students, has launched. Read more
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Going for boat
MINERVA | When people grumble about land being added to the state Forest Preserve, boatbuilder Peter Hornbeck likes to remind them that it’s the protected lands that drive much of the local economy. Read more
Students get taste of ‘Mentoring Madness’
ESSEX | “Mentoring Madness” swept across the North Country last Monday as mentors from area colleges, hospitals, businesses and non-profits talked with thousands of students at 13 schools about the importance of civic engagement, college and... Read more
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Long-time ADA promoted
PLATTSBURGH | Jaime A. Douthat new chief assistant district attorney of Clinton County Read more
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New hire at Westport Heritage House
WESTPORT | Katelyn M. Chevier has been brought on board as the new development and marketing specialist for Westport Heritage House Committee. Read more
Adirondack Regional Chambers of Commerce
Officers and board of directors announced for ARCC
GLENS FALLS | Eric Gilbert, Six Flags Great Escape park president, has been elected to serve as chair of the board of directors for the Adirondack Regional Chambers of Commerce (ARCC) for 2019. Read more
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New Essex County jail admin announced
LEWIS | Sheriff David Reynolds has announced a new addition to his administration. Read more
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Ulta Beauty to open in Plattsburgh next month
PLATTSBURGH | Ulta Beauty will open in the Town of Plattsburgh next month. Read more
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Halfway through term, mayor reflects on road behind and battles still ahead
PLATTSBURGH | Mayor Colin Read is halfway through his first term. Read more
University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H
Ag Career Day for students
BURLINGTON | University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H and the UVM Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences will sponsor a free Agriculture Career Day, Feb. 8... Read more
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Past tragedy gives new sheriff perspective
ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County Sheriff David Reynolds believes an early formative experience has instilled in him a moral compass as he takes control of the department. Read more
Privilege to serve Minerva
I retired as tax collector for Minerva Central School. Read more
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LaRose named Vermont’s U.S. Marshal
RUTLAND | It was one of those rare occasions when Vermont’s political leaders and President Donald Trump agreed on an important federal appointment. Read more
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Olender named Girl Scout Volunteer of the Month
NEW HAVEN | Ursula Olender, of New Haven, has dedicated her life to helping others be the best they can be... Read more
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DeZalia named North Hudson supervisor
NORTH HUDSON | North Hudson Town Board Member Stephanie DeZalia was sworn in as the town’s new supervisor last Wednesday to fill out the unexpired term of Ronald Moore, who has retired. Read more
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50 years at Crown Point
CROWN POINT | Francis Cook began running fire calls on an engine that was built more than 70 years ago. Read more
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Trooper promoted to lieutenant
MIDDLEBURY | Col. Matthew T. Birmingham, director of the Vermont State Police (VSP), announced the promotion of Sgt. Tara Thomas with the VSP Safety Programs to lieutenant of the Safety Programs Unit Commander at VSP Headquarters. Read more
