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Martin’s Woods Walk: seeing the trees for the forest

Martin's Lumber will hold its annual "woods walk" on Saturday, June 6, offering guided walks into the woods, sawmill demonstrations and interactive craft demonstrations.

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Addison County solid waste plan amended, complies with state law

The Addison County Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors amended its Solid Waste Implementation Plan on May 21 to comply with the new State Solid Waste Plan that was revised to...

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Letter to the Editor: St. Mary's School

On behalf of the children and staff at St. Mary’s School, we would like to thank all of those who participated to make our annual Spring into Summer Raffle such an amazing success again this year.

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California couple brings taste of Mexico to Essex County

Meet the folks behind Poco Más Tacos, the taco truck that has been quietly bringing a taste of Mexico to Essex County throughout the spring.

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Art banners announce arrival of summer in Keene

The main road in Keene and Keene Valley is more colorful this summer as a result of an arts project spearheaded by a local organization.

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Physical therapist opens up in center of Crown Point

With demand for physical therapists rising and employment opportunities in the field growing quickly, why would someone like Lopes-Gomes bother to start a new business in Crown Point?

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Roe Pond Fishing Tournament held for 25th year in Mineville

The 25th Annual Roe Pond Fishing Tournament for kids was held Saturday, May 23.

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Elizabethtown woman charged with DWAI drugs

An Elizabethtown woman is in hot water for the second time in as many weeks after driving off Route 9 and hitting a milepost in Lewis, according to state police.

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Lake George prepares for biggest year yet at Shepard Park

Lake George Village’s Shepard Park Amphitheater will present its largest four events in history during the 2015 summer season.

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Adirondack Community Action Programs celebrates half-century hallmark

Adirondack Community Action Programs (ACAP) celebrated their 50th anniversary of working to combat poverty in Essex County with a poverty simulation and a commemorative dinner at the High Peaks Resort...

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Baker to sing country western gospel songs

On June 7 during the Morning Worship Service of the Mooers Wesleyan Church, beginning at 10:45 a.m., Trevor Baker will be singing country western gospel songs that he has written.

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Adirondack History Museum motors into summer season with car show

Car collectors and enthusiasts will display their collections of restored and maintained vehicles at the Adirondack History Museum on Saturday, June 13.

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The Complete Works comes to Lake Theatre

The Lake Theatre (formerly The Lake George Dinner Theatre) has completed casting for its 2015 production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).

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Ethan Allen’s Cave or Nobody’s Cave?

Local writers and historians James and Max Petersen of Salisbury wrote the definitive history of Lake Dunmore back in 1998. Their coauthored book, “Lord Dunmore’s Lake”, has remained in print since...

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Lake Placid makes cut for Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Lake Placid is now just one of three locations in the running to host the 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, news that has some locals excited for what it could mean for the village.

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Elizabethtown Sunoco will reopen, says owner

Two days after a fire erupted at his service station, Elizabethtown Sunoco owner Richie Rich said he’s blown away by the community outreach and support.

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Under new owners, Deer Crossing Cafe changes menu, interior

A cafe in Chestertown changes owners, who change the menu and give the interior a new Adirondack ambiance.

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Students get knowledge with dose of dirt at environmental field days

Local students got their hands dirty last week when they spent the morning at a long-running event designed to foster environmental literacy.

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Farmers’ market in Brant Lake to host authors each Saturday

Not only an array of fresh vegetables is coming weekly to Brant Lake, but a lineup of authors, too!

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Youth Court program gives voice to teens

The Youth Court program will be accepting applications for new members to be part of a youth justice system.

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Cadyville VFD hosts its 50th Annual Field Day

The Cadyville Volunteer Fire Department 50th Annual Field Day takes place Sunday, June 14 from noon to 5 p.m. at the St. James Church Grounds with new activities.

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Friends volunteer at Ski Bowl Park

23 people rolled up their sleeves on Sunday, May 17, and got a start on spring clean up at Ski Bowl Park.

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Fort Ticonderoga brings successful outreach programs to students

Thanks to generous support from several foundations, Fort Ticonderoga served over 850 students in classrooms throughout the Adirondacks and in western Vermont during the current school year.

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Lisa Chalidze: Race to the courthouse

Last week a grand jury indicted six police officers in relation to the death of Freddie Gray. The charges ranged from second-degree assault to “depraved-heart murder”.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Doug Shivers

The Vermont Eagle salutes United Way of Addison County volunteer Doug Shivers of Middlebury.

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HOBY Youth delegate named at VUHS

Every year, each high school in the United States may choose one sophomore to represent them at their state’s Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) Conference. This year, Vergennes Union High School’s...

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Police, family, community discuss fatal crash

A public forum was held this week to discuss the aftermath of a crash which claimed the lives of a local teenager and a cyclist. The forum intensified the discussion that has polarized the town,...

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Local guitarist finds his groove with new trio

Local guitarist Russell Bailey prefers the blues of yesteryear, simple, jazz-influenced shuffles pioneered by guys like Charlie Christian and T-Bone Walker.

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Schroon Lake soccer future uncertain

Players numbers are declining and posing difficult decisions for Schroon Lake programs.

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Alleged assault in Salisbury

On June 5, at approximately 9:08 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to a residence on Leland Road in Salisbury for an ongoing domestic incident.

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Rutland bike lanes still an issue

The Vermont Agency of Transportation has given preliminary approval of $175,000 for repairing Dorr Drive in Rutland City, but final approval may yet hinge on adding costly bike lanes.

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Archer Bodyworks moves to new location on Broad Street

Archer Bodyworks moved to its new location on the first floor of Dena Archer’s new home on 44 Broad St.

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Writing Center announces Literacy Award winners

Once again, writers, editors, publishers, and book lovers gathered at the stunning Blue Mountain Center in Blue Mountain Lake on Sunday, May 31, to hear the announcements of the Adirondack Center for...

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Biomass closer to reality for town of Chester

The State Senate today approved legislation that would help the Town of Chester finance the cost of a new wood pellet heating system by extending the length of time it may bond for the project from 10...

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Inmates escape from Dannemora prison

A manhunt is underway for two convicted murderers who escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora early Saturday morning

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Manhunt still underway for escaped murderers

The two convicted murderers who escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility used power tools to burrow their way out of the maximum security facility, said officials.

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Two new floating classroom programs part of LGA summer

If you are interested in learning about Lake George while experiencing its beauty on a custom-built boat, the Lake George Association has just the program for you this summer.

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Annual POW/MIA ceremony on Prospect Mtn. set for Sunday

Patriotism and pageantry will be in the forefront as the annual POW-MIA ceremony is held atop Prospect Mountain in Lake George. This year's service features a young guest speaker who has assisted in an...

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Long-time Warren Co. tourism director, now retiring, reflects on career

Kate Johnson, synonymous with tourism in Warren County for about a quarter century, is retiring soon.

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State offers $100,000 reward for capture of escaped convicts

As the manhunt for escaped Clinton Correctional Facility convicts David Sweat and Richard Matt entered the second day, the state has offered a $100,000 reward for their capture.

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Midd Summer Fest to celebrate Vermont spirits, food, cheese and more

This year’s Midd Summer Festival will adopt the theme of “Booze, Blues and BBQ” to celebrate Vermont’s special offerings of spirits, music and food.

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Letter to the Editor: Natural gas

Those of us in the Middlebury business community who own or operate a facility that is currently dependent on fuel pil and/or propane have been waiting patiently for the arrival of natural gas to our...

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Community remains wary as manhunt continues

The community remained tense and under tight guard on Monday as the search for a pair of escaped murderers entered its third day.

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Temporary road closure: Route 125 in Bridport

Officials of the Vermont Agency of Transportation announced a temporary road closure on Route 125, located 2.3 miles west of Route 22A in Bridport.

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Windsor murder manhunt

On June 8, at approximately 7 a.m., the Windsor Police Department responded to a 911 call from a caller who reported hearing screams and gun shots in the area of 43 Main Street in the town of Windsor.

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Hundreds honor U.S. soldiers who never returned from battle

Hundreds participated in the annual Warren County ceremony honoring those U.S. soldiers who were prisoners of war or are listed as missing in action — and the crowd heard from a young local woman who...

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"New France" is alive and well at Chimney Point, Vt.

On Saturday, June 20, from 1:30–3:30 p.m., at the Chimney Point State Historic Site site interpreter Karl Crannell offers “Blast from the Past: How They Did It in New France.” Chimney Point was the...

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Manhunt for murderers comes to Essex County

A massive manhurt for the pair of escaped killers is underway in Essex, a rural farming community about an hour south of the Clinton Correctional Facility.

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The new rebranded 2015 Dozerfest in photographs

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John Fountain Road to close

Be advised that it has become necessary to close the John Fountain Road to any thru traffic.

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