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History reaches out
TICONDEROGA | George Santayana might have been correct when he warned that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it, but the Spanish philosopher was also being a bit of a sourpuss. more
Christmas by rail
PORT HENRY | For moment, it looked as if Marlene Gadway would be forced to break an impressive streak. more
Seniors invited to apply for scholarships through credit union
TICONDEROGA | High school seniors will have a chance to win scholarships through the TCT Federal Credit Union (TCTFCU). more
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A mountain dream realized
JAY | Popping up along the East Branch of the Ausable River between the majestic mountains of Jay and Whiteface is a cluster of conical, 2,000-foot prominences that are too big to be called hills, but too small to be called mountains. more
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Teen philanthropist plans ‘Polar Express’ screening to benefit kids in need
PLATTSBURGH | She’s back at it again. more
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Speaking up for the disabled
SCHROON LAKE | In a developing island nation a thousand miles from home, Schroon Lake speech-language pathologist Jeanette Weber noticed some striking differences, of course, but also some striking similarities. more
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DOT to begin road salt reduction pilot along Route 86
WILMINGTON | The state Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin using less salt on Route 86 between Lake Placid and Wilmington. more
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Stefanik: Bush possessed ‘extraordinary sense of service and selflessness’
WASHINGTON, D.C. | As young staffer in former President George W. Bush’s White House, the man referred to his father as “41” would visit, and take time to introduce himself to junior staffers, said Rep. Elise Stefanik. more
Indian Lake Stewart’s burglary leads to police chase, scuffle
INDIAN LAKE | A North Creek man is in custody after breaking into the Stewart’s store in Indian Lake, leading authorities on a pursuit and engaging in a scuffle that left a state trooper with minor injuries. more
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Santa to greet children in Chestertown this Saturday
CHESTERTOWN | For nearly half a century, the Chestertown Rotary Club has been brightening the holidays for local youngsters by sponsoring a treasured local tradition: Santa’s visit to the town of Chester. more
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New committee to probe parking
PLATTSBURGH | A new parking advisory committee has been established in the City of Plattsburgh. more
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TV in Ti
TICONDEROGA | When a group of Ticonderoga students were preparing a video project for Kari Trudeau’s French class, they noticed some TV monitors in the audio-visual room that had no apparent purpose. more
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‘Nordic Fest’ at Gore Mountain this weekend
NORTH CREEK | Enthusiasts of cross-country and Telemark skiing will undoubtedly be descending on North Creek this weekend, as Gore Mountain holds its annual Nordic Fest. more
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Plattsburgh entrepreneur aims to pioneer low-cost crypto heat
PLATTSBURGH | A local entrepreneur has designed a mechanism that may be able to capture wasted heat from cryptocurrency mining rigs and funnel it where it could prove useful — commercial and municipal buildings. more
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Voters approve ELCS, WCS merger in 'historic' vote
WESTPORT | Voters have decided Elizabethtown-Lewis Central and Westport Central schools are better together. more
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Wbg.’s holiday fest deemed a success
WARRENSBURG | The 30th annual Christmas in Warrensburgh lived up to its reputation of spreading Christmas joy amongst area residents and visitors, its founder said hours after the festival ended. more
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Council adopts updated compensation package
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council has adopted an updated compensation package for a portion of the city’s managers. more
As temperatures plummet, blackouts rattle residents
LONG LAKE | Residents are smarting over a series of power outages that have disrupted life just as winter has sunk its fangs into the remote mountainous region. more
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Clinton County taxes to stay flat
PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Legislature is poised to pass a spending plan for 2019 with no tax increase attached. more
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Vote set for Tuesday on Lake George school upgrades
LAKE GEORGE | Voters in the Lake George School District will be casting ballots Tuesday on whether to approve a $5.27 million project to renovate the local elementary and high school buildings and improve athletic facilities. more
