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Adirondack Reads 2026: New Books of Regional Interest

The forest and waters come alive in children’s book author Brian J. Heinz’s latest, Adirondack Spring (North Country Books, 2026), overflowing with engaging critter portraits by Michelle Garlock (32 pages, hardcover, $19.95, color illustrations, www.globepequot.com. Anne LaBastille’s book Woodswoman, recounting her life in a rustic, boat-access-only Twitchell Lake...

Saranac Lake, NY · 6d
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Pups dress up for Howl’ween on Church Street

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Hundreds of people gathered on Church Street in downtown Burlington on Saturday for the annual dog costume contest. The event is a celebration of ‘Howl’ween.’ Dogs competed in four categories: silliest, most original, best pup and owner, and best in show. The Pumpkin...

Burlington, VT · 8d
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A beautiful shingle style house on the shores of Vermont’s Lake Champlain

Eight years in design, this family home was built for generations of lake days. This beautiful shingle style house was designed by Ramsay Gourd Architects together with Red House Building, located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. The home sits on a site the family has owned for several generations, and it was eight years in design.

Shelburne, VT · 6d
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Plattsburgh Doesn’t Call Them Hot Dogs, And Gus’s Red Hots Will Show You Why

In Plattsburgh, ordering a plain hot dog can mark you as an out-of-towner faster than a Quebec license plate. Up here near the Canadian border, the local word is red hot, and the local topping is a meaty Michigan sauce that has fans driving hours just to try it. One...

Plattsburgh, NY · 19d
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In the Garden: Turning apples into tacos

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - When talking about apples, you probably think of pies or tarts. But there’s so much more you can do with this fall fruit!. Longtime “In the Garden” photographer Shelly Holt Allen has a tasty taco recipe this week for you to try with your hand-picked apples.

Burlington, VT · 7d

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PHOTOS: Burnham Memorial Library’s Trunk-or-Treat draws a crowd on a crisp Halloween day

COLCHESTER — Dozens of jubilant kids flitted from car trunk to car trunk, gathering candy and making memories. Burnham Memorial Library’s Trunk-or-Treat held Saturday from noon-2 p.m on the lawn and in the parking lot featured a variety of colorful e trunks decorated with creepy and cute Halloween decor. The event was held on Halloween day, and everyone young and old was dressed in costumes ranging from skeletons to Winnie the Pooh.

Colchester, VT · 6d

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Calico Withall transforms mundane routine into expressive paintings

Art major Calico Withall’s passion for painting started early in her life, with her mother being her biggest influence. Withall’s mother, an artist, had a studio in her house. Withall said she would watch her mother create art and began to love the medium as a result. “There...

Plattsburgh, NY · 7d

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North Words: The Adirondacks are the setting - and the inspiration - for a new murder mystery

Mitch TeichNorth Words: The Adirondacks are the setting - and the inspiration - for a new murder mystery. Steven Rother says there is a big difference between his first book and his new novel, Icehouse. The first - a collection of short stories - was based on his life experiences in the Adirondacks. But while Icehouse draws on his memories of the region in the 1980s, the story itself is entirely a work of his imagination.

Adirondack Mountains, NY · 10d

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Report on the state of rural grocery stores in the Adirondacks released

A-D-K Action recently released the Rural Grocery Report which assesses the challenges, strengths and the role of about 30 small independent groceries as community anchors in the Adirondacks. It does not include convenience stores, chains or gas stations. Project Manager Courtney Meisenheimer tells North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley that...

Adirondack Mountains, NY · 10d

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Bluebird Barbecue in Burlington to Close

Bluebird Barbecue, the longtime barbecue spot at 317 Riverside Avenue in Burlington, will shut down its smokers and serve its final batches of brisket, pulled pork and Pitmaster wings on Saturday, October 31. “It’s time for Bluebird to say goodbye,” owner Sue Bette said in a press release on Thursday...

Burlington, VT · 10d

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Former prosecutor’s dangerous dog euthanized after yearslong battle

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A dangerous dog in Burlington has been euthanized after a yearslong battle between the dog’s owner and her neighbors. For years, former Franklin County prosecutor Diane Wheeler has fought against the community’s attempts to deal with her dangerous dog, Moose. Public records show Moose,...

Burlington, VT · 10d

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Mural in Keeseville Commemorates the Battle of Valcour

Keeseville has a new mural celebrating one of the pivotal moments in the American Revolution. Ausable Valley Central School District students, teachers and a local artist have brought the story of the Battle of Valcour Bay to life in ceramic tile at the Ausable-Chesterfield-Keeseville Civic Center. Titled The Battle of...

Keeseville, NY · 10d

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The votes are in: See this year’s Foliage Photo Friday champion

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s time to crown this year’s Foliage Photo Friday champion! You shared hundreds of beautiful fall foliage photos with us over the course of September and October. We asked you to vote for your favorite of the four weekly winners and the results are in. Congratulations to our week two winner, Nicholas Erwin, who is our 2026 Foliage Photo Friday grand prize winner! It was an extremely close competition this year. Brinda Daggett’s Island Pond finished at a very close second place in our poll.

Burlington, VT · 10d

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Bob Wagner, LaMP and Three-Piece Meal and More to Be Featured on ‘Burlington Sounds’

Bob Wagner, LaMP and Three-Piece Meal are among the Vermont-rooted acts featured on Burlington Sounds, Vol. 1, a new vinyl compilation showcasing the city’s populous music scene. Bringing together 14 local artists spanning rock, bluegrass, soul, punk, psychedelia and jam, the set also spotlights All Night Boogie Band, Hammydown, Acqua Mossa, Good Gravy, Danny & the Parts, Remi Russin, Clive, Cady Ternity, Cricket Blue, Burly Girlies and Eustis, with additional contributions from voice actor Kris Brown.

Burlington, VT · 9d

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South Burlington to unveil new 'Jambo' public art piece

A new permanent sculpture by David Stromeyer will be dedicated at South Burlington’s Veterans Memorial Park at 5 p.m. Oct. 30. The public is invited to attend the dedication of “Jambo,” according to a community announcement. The installation is being added to the city’s public art collection through a donation from and collaboration with South Burlington community member Todd Lockwood. The dedication will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 1000 Dorset St., near the entrance at Dorset Street and Swift Street. The event will include remarks and light refreshments. More information about South Burlington is available at southburlingtonvt.gov . This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: South Burlington to unveil new 'Jambo' public art piece

South Burlington, VT · 10d

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New book looks at role of Adirondack legend Alvah Dunning in park history

Before the Adirondacks became a protected wilderness, they were an eastern frontier of hunters, guides, squatters and land barons—a world with the conflict and ambition readers associate with the Wild West. After five years of research, David L. Jones has completed “His Woods,” a narrative biographical history of Alvah G. Dunning, the legendary guide known as the Hermit of Raquette Lake. Under contract with SUNY Press’s Excelsior Editions since early 2025, Jones expects publication in late 2027.

Adirondack Mountains, NY · 12d

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Tickets available for Shelburne Museum’s ‘Winter Lights’

An annual holiday tradition returns to the Shelburne Museum for its sixth season on the day after Thanksgiving.

Shelburne, VT · 10d

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Vermont Pub & Brewery to Close After 38 Years

Vermont will soon be without the trailblazing brewpub that helped launch the state’s craft-beer movement. On Monday, the Vermont Pub & Brewery in Burlington announced that it will close at the end of service on November 14, just days after its 38th anniversary. “Since 2020, we’ve struggled to get...

Burlington, VT · 12d

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Reassembling the Past: 1776 Cannon in 3D

As we close for the season after a successful year commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we’d love to highlight one of the partnerships that made it all possible: our collaboration with Vermont State University Castleton and the Clinton County Historical Association! Thanks to a grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, the Museum team worked together with these two fine institutions to scan, print, and display 3D printed versions of the cannon which exploded aboard the Patriot gunboat New York on October 11, 1776.

Clinton County, NY · 10d

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A Winter Stay in Tupper Lake: Trolls, Trails, Stargazing & Nighttime Fun

A winter stay in Tupper Lake: Trolls, trails, stargazing & nighttime fun. Winter in the Adirondacks doesn’t have to mean spending every minute on the slopes or waiting for the perfect snow day. In Tupper Lake, you can wander through the woods in search of a giant troll, explore some of the area's darkest night skies, ski peaceful cross-country trails, and finish the day with a movie or a few rounds of bowling and arcade fun.

Tupper Lake, NY · 11d