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Market time approaches
TICONDEROGA | Even though frost at this time of the year remains a distinct possibility, thoughts are turning to garden produce, and when the gardens begin producing, Adirondack farmers markets can’t be far behind. Read more
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Ready, set, shop
TICONDEROGA | Call it competitive shopping for a worthy cause. On April 11, students from Ticonderoga High School will line up at Walmart with an equal amount of cash and then push their carts through the store seeing who can buy the most food... Read more
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‘Tis the season for gift card scams
PLATTSBURGH | As the holiday season ramps into high gear, authorities are urging consumers to be wary of gift card scams. Read more
Pageant contestants to perform community service
TICONDEROGA | Participants in the Royal Winter Pageant will be performing community service on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Walmart, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union and Stewart’s Shops. Read more
Buy local this harvest season
The colors of fall are coming soon, believe it or not. The orange of pumpkins, the yellows of squash, the greens of spinach and beans, the purples of grapes, the reds of apples, along with the cream color of milk and cheeses. Read more
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Young students joyful as they test out NWCS’ new playground
CHESTERTOWN | Following two short speeches and the snipping of ribbon stretched across the gate leading to North Warren Central School’s new playground, children ran shrieking with joy towards slides, swings, a whirligig, a balancing bar... Read more
Yes, there are still some honest people in this world!
Thank you to the person who turned in my granddaughter’s wallet at WalMart this past week. Read more
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Plattsburgh officials OK cryptocurrency moratorium
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council last Thursday passed a moratorium that will temporarily halt new commercial cryptocurrency operations from moving into the city for the next 18 months. Read more
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Girl Scouts are busy
TICONDEROGA | With the start of the new Girl Scout year, southern Essex County Girl Scouts have hit the ground running with projects and events. Read more
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Time capsule
RUTLAND | A view of downtown Rutland, looking to the northwest from Strongs Avenue on Aug. 20, 1970. Read more
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Last man standing: Ticonderoga video store owner navigates turbulent times
TICONDEROGA | The door dinged and patrons lost themselves in long rows of movies. Read more
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Chesterfield food pantry founded on a public/private effort
CHESTERTOWN — About 100 families take advantage of the Chestertown Food Pantry every month. Read more
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Ticonderoga Food Pantry served 2,600 in 2016
TICONDEROGA — Last year’s numbers are in: in 2016, the Ticonderoga Food Pantry served 931 families — 2,612 people. Read more
Guest Viewpoint: The Benefits of ‘Grotesque Inequality’
In a recent talk before students at St. Johnsbury Academy, Sen. Bernie Sanders declared that although we are living in the wealthiest country in the history of the world, “the nation’s wealth is in the hands of a privileged few”... Read more
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State Police: Be wary of ongoing phone, online scams
RAY BROOK — Authorities are warning residents to be vigilant against a number of scams proliferating throughout the region. Read more
Pride of Ti receives $37,500 Walmart Foundation grant
TICONDEROGA — Pride of Ticonderoga announced last week that they received a $37,500 grant from the Walmart Foundation to assist with the Ticonderoga Area Backpack Program. Read more
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Royal Pageant aids sick animals
TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Royal Winter Pageant is helping raise money for the North Country SPCA and Riley’s Wishes fund. Read more
Walmart employee charged with theft in Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH — A Walmart cashier has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from his cash register. Read more
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Business seminars are being offered free
TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and its partners have a whole lineup of free fall business seminars planned. Read more
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Diversity group tackles tough questions
The bouncer reportedly told Codner it was the bar’s policy to check each time a new staffer began a shift. “But he didn’t check anyone else’s ID in the whole restaurant,” Codner recalled. Read more
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Duck Race to benefit Ti Kiwanis Club
TICONDEROGA | The annual Kiwanis Club of Ticonderoga Duck Race will be held at Bicentennial Park Sunday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. — the same day as the Ticonderoga Car Show. Read more
