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Old Forge Library hosts 4 Spring Story Times on Fridays
OLD FORGE — Four Spring Story Time sessions will be held from 10:15-11 a.m. Fridays from April 26 through May 17 at the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd. Story Time is for children ages 3-6 years old. Led by Old Forge Library staff, the 45 minutes will include stories and creative play, games, crafts, songs and other gentle activities to stimulate creative thinking. Toddler-aged children may come to Story Time, but an adult must stay with 1- and 2-year-old children.
Award winners of the 73rd annual Central Adirondack Art Show
OLD FORGE — View Arts Center has announced the 73rd annual Central Adirondack Art Show award winners, with their work on display through May 25. There were 23 winners selected this year selected by Juror of Awards and Kirkland Arts Center Executive Director Anita Welych in several categories. The...
Music, activities celebrate Earth Day at Old Forge Library
OLD FORGE — The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., received a Catalyst Grant from the Central New York Library Resources Council to host a multi-pronged Earth Day Celebration on April 22, with a schedule of planned activities for all community members and families. The festivities begin at 4...
Old Forge Library joins regional read of 'Braiding Sweetgrass'
OLD FORGE — The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., has partnered with other local libraries and civic groups for a regional read of “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Residents between Woodgate and Raquette Lake are welcome...
John Dillon Park’s summer opening uncertain as contract talks stall
Reservation roadblocks for inclusive wilderness park situated near Long Lake. It’s less than two months before John Dillon Park is scheduled to open and its website is not accepting camping reservations, nor does the landowner, International Paper, have a contract with the park’s long-time operator, Paul Smith’s College.
NY weather update: Hamilton County under a flood warning until Saturday morning
An updated flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 5:12 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 9:49 a.m. for Hamilton County. The weather service describes, "Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast." "At 7.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Water overflows onto lowlands and...
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