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A future for socialism?
A recent Gallup poll shows that 51 percent of Americans reject socialism and call it “a bad thing,” while 43 percent say it’s “a good thing.” So, where do Eagle readers stand on this topic? Please let us know. Read more
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Vets turn to VA for dental help
RUTLAND | When Cold War-era U.S. Navy veteran Donald McColgan, a resident of Rutland County, turned to the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction for help with an extreme dental problem... Read more
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Strengthened services for North Country seniors
The generations before us built our communities from the ground up. Whether they founded the local businesses we know and love, helped us find our passion in the classroom or passed on immeasurable knowledge, we owe them a great debt of gratitude. Read more
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Catholic health-care professionals organize
BURLINGTON | A Vermont medical doctor and member of the Roman Catholic Church is inviting fellow health-care professionals throughout the state, who are also Catholic, to join a local chapter of the national Catholic Medical Association (CMA). Read more
Essex County health ranked among top 10 in state
ELIZABETHTOWN | Public health in Essex County continues to improve. Read more
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Proposed AVCS budget under 2.69 percent tax levy cap
CLINTONVILLE | The proposed 2019-20 school budget for AuSable Valley Central School is below the tax levy cap allowance. Read more
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Are Vermonters helped by anti-cancer efforts?
Corporations without commitments to social and environmental impact focus on turning a profit and producing products as cheaply as possible. While this sounds reasonable from an economic perspective, human health is the primary cost. Read more
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CVPH, Hudson Headwaters open new health center
PLATTSBURGH | A health center to increase access to primary care for North Country residents has opened as part of the UVM-CVPH and Hudson Headwaters Health Network. Read more
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Local doctor encouraging students to join medical field
CROWN POINT | One of the first things students want to hear about when Dr. John Fortune walks into their classroom is his most shocking cases as a trauma surgeon. Read more
Vermont ranked in national dental care study
MIDDLEBURY | In a national dental health care survey released Jan. 31, Vermont was ranked 22 of 50 states in its overall dental care performance and with a slightly above-average overall rank. Read more
Lawmakers should respect, not dehumanize women
It upsets me terribly that our president lies to the American people and that he repeatedly degrades and disrespects women Read more
Director: Essex County Mental Health ‘grossly understaffed’
ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County is in dire need of mental health clinicians. Read more
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Making family time
Last month, we introduced a bi-state family and medical leave insurance program, the Twin State Paid Family Leave plan, that would build a public-private partnership to provide access to paid family and medical leave for all residents... Read more
Signing off as your editor
After five years at The Sun — the past two as managing editor — I’m moving on to new opportunities. Read more
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First-ever ‘Savor the North Country’ to benefit cancer patients
PLATTSBURGH | The FitzPatrick Cancer Center is bringing together lovers of food and art alike next month for a fundraiser to benefit local cancer patients. Read more
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Scourge in the Adirondacks
KEENE VALLEY | In March of 1920, the spunky and adventuresome silent film star Pearl White was in the village of Port Henry shooting a picture about Alaska. Read more
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Lake Placid ER moves to new facility
LAKE PLACID | Adirondack Medical Center’s Lake Placid Emergency Department officially opened last Tuesday in its new digs at the Adirondack Health Medical Fitness Center, Uihlein Campus. Read more
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New wellness center sought for Chester
CHESTERTOWN | A new “Chester Wellness Center” featuring workout facilities and training, behavioral health counseling — and various other programs encouraging a healthy lifestyle — may be established in town if... Read more
Screening for cervical cancer saves lives
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the Cancer Services Program (CSP) of Northeastern NY wants to raise awareness that there are two ways to prevent cervical cancer. Read more
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Ward 3 councilor reflects on tenure
PLATTSBURGH | It was last summer when Dale Dowdle could’ve been seen outside of City Hall, brush in hand with a can of wood stain on the ground, retouching the doors of the 101-year-old building as the afternoon slipped into the... Read more
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