Health & Fitness
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Essex County Schools recognized for wellness
MORIAH | The Essex County Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions of appreciation Dec. 4 recognizing wellness committees at Elizabethtown-Lewis, Moriah and Ticonderoga Central Schools for dedication to the health of students and staff. Read more
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The age of fat (tires) has arrived
MIDDLEBURY | You’ve probably seen more local bicyclists tooling around our backroads on fat tires. Yeah, we asked about it, too: What’s up with that? Read more
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New gym opens in Ti
TICONDEROGA | Three years out of college, Eain Tierney had an engineering degree under his belt and was already earning wide acclaim as an upscale woodworker, a business he entered with his father, Scott. Read more
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TACC announces new 24-hour gym in Ti
TICONDEROGA | The Garrison Gym, a new 24-7 gym geared towards individuals of all fitness levels and interests opened in Ticonderoga on Sept. 29 Read more
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Adirondack Health Foundation surpasses $12 million goal
SARANAC LAKE | After two years of steady progress, the Adirondack Health Foundation has surpassed the $12 million community goal established for the Future of Care Campaign. Read more
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Funds distributed from Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant
TICONDEROGA | Projects funded include new signage, road paint, landscaping Read more
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Essex County improves health ranking in statewide report
ELIZABETHTOWN | Work to improve public health has paid off in Essex County. Read more
Annual ‘Run for Health’ set
ELIZABETHTOWN | Whether you are a finely-tuned athlete, weekend warrior, casual walker or just a fan, everyone is welcome to come and be a part of the 38-year tradition known as the Doc Lopez Run for Health. Read more
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Grant helps local schools promote healthy living
TICONDEROGA | With the help of the Essex and Clinton County, several local schools are getting a boost when it comes to promoting healthy lifestyles. Read more
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Pickleball has started to catch on in Johnsburg
JOHNSBURG | It seems safe to say that the interest in pickleball has not soured, and has in fact been growing in the North Country. Read more
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Saranac Lake health forum upcoming
SARANAC LAKE | Adirondack Health is sponsoring a new iteration of the Adirondack Health Symposium, this year titled “Healthy Everyday,” on Oct. 19. Read more
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‘Biggest Loser’ program returns to Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH | It’s time to dust off that treadmill. Read more
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Adirondack Health Foundation golf tournament a success
LAKE PLACID – The 22nd annual Adirondack Health Foundation Golf Tournament has raised $32,000 for the Future of Care Campaign. Read more
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Twin Pines to open area’s first ‘foot golf’ course
CADYVILLE — A new foot golf course in Cadyville is set to open on July 29. Read more
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Adirondack Health breaks ground on new health center
LAKE PLACID — Adirondack Health has officially broken ground for their state-of-the-art health and medical center in Lake Placid. Read more
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Grooving with the tunes
TICONDEROGA – St. Mary’s School of Ticonderoga students had a blast when Zumba instructor Katie Andersen came to school recently. Read more
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Seniors get exercise machines
TICONDEROGA – Members of the Ticonderoga Area Senior Center are enjoying new exercise equipment thanks to PRIDE of Ticonderoga. Read more
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Champlain to host fitness series
CHAMPLAIN — Want to do taekwondo? How about fly fishing? Read more
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Vermont Sun plans summer of fitness
MIDDLEBURY — Vermont Sun Fitness Center of Middlebury and Vergennes, organizers of the Vermont Sun Half Marathon and (short) Triathlons, want to motivate people to have fun with their fitness this summer. Read more
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Essex County gets below average health ranking
Report: Essex County has higher rates of obesity, premature death and lower access to care than state average Read more
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TaeKwon Do KICKS of Middlebury and Vergennes held a Break-a-Thon fundraiser to support Womensafe of Middlebury and the Navy-Marine Corp Relief Fund. A Break-A-Thon works the same as any other "A-Thon" but instead of walking or reading students get to break boards.
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Keith Provost and Michelle Mosher run Powerhouse Gym in Plattsburgh, making a push for the athlete and helping anyone that comes through their doors.
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Rutland Mayor Chris Louras joins Red Cross nurses and technicians in an urgent appeal for blood donors July 21. (GOLM photo)
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GOLM blood donor: City of Rutland Mayor Chris Louras (GOLM photo)
