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North Country school names new principal

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. (WCAX) - Boquet Valley Central School District has named Jenifer Jensen as the new principal at the Mountain View Campus. Jensen brings over 20 years of experience in education, previously having worked as middle school associate principal at Beekmantown Central School. A graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a...

Elizabethtown, NY · 1d
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South Burlington pet store closing permanently

The Pet Advantage on Dorset Street in South Burlington announced Friday that they will close for good this winter.

South Burlington, VT · 9h

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NRDC celebrates completion of two affordable apartments in Schroon

SCHROON LAKE | The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), together with local business owners Amanda and Ryan Ragland and community partners, celebrated the completion of two newly rehabilitated affordable rental apartments with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 30 at 1089 U.S. Route 9 in Schroon Lake. The apartments...

Schroon Lake, NY · 1d
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Clinton County Sheriff elect Brent Davison looks to first term

Unofficial early election numbers put Republican challenger Brent Davison ahead with a sizable 58.08 percent of majority support. — PLATTSBURGH | In a highly public campaign for Clinton County Sheriff, longtime law enforcement veteran Brent Davison sealed the office's next term over six-time Sheriff David Favro. Unofficial early election...

Clinton County, NY · 2d
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Neighbor Dispute Over Old Brick Store Roils Charlotte

Jolene Kao bought Charlotte’s iconic Old Brick Store in 2023, determined to revive the historic building as a bustling local hub, where people could shop, eat, and connect with friends and strangers alike. She installed an espresso bar, freshened up the menu of prepared food and began stocking the...

Charlotte, VT · 2d

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Unofficial results show close race for North Elba Supervisor

LAKE PLACID | Exactly 130 points separate incumbent Richard “Rick” Preston and his opponent Fred Balzac in the race for Town of North Elba supervisor. Currently, Preston, elected to a one-year term last fall and running for a second term, leads. However, he won't count it as an official win until all the absentee ballots are in.

North Elba, NY · 2d

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Rail crossing reconstruction to shut down portion of State Route 149 in Fort Ann

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) on Wednesday announced the upcoming temporary closure of State Route 149 between State Route 41 and the Empire State Trail.

Fort Ann, NY · 2d

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Pumpkin Chunkin' festival returns to Lake George

Four hours of post-Halloween entertainment and shopping extravaganza at Pumpkin Chunkin’ features the famous Adirondack Dancing Witches, pumpkin trebuchets, apple slingshots, a Viking encampment and medieval battles, live magic performances, scores of vendors hawking unusual wares, carnival rides, food trucks and beverages and a whole lot more. LAKE GEORGE | Don’t toss that Jack-o’-Lantern! Bring it to Lake George for the 9th annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 4 p.m.

Lake George, NY · 1d

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NYS Master Teacher Program adds 188 teachers, 24 counselors to statewide network

ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the selection of 188 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of more than 1,900 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational leaders. Twenty-four counselors were also selected as part of the Master Counselor cohort to serve as mentors for students and early-career educators. The new members represent 138 school districts with a Master Teacher or Master Counselor among their faculty, with 50 program members from high-needs districts including Buffalo, Binghamton, Rochester, Schenectady, Syracuse, Utica, and, for counselors, New York City School Districts.

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Plattsburgh YMCA to host ceremonial groundbreaking

PLATTSBURGH | After nearly eight years of planning, fundraising, and community support, the Plattsburgh YMCA will officially break ground Thursday, Nov. 12, at its future home on New York Road. The milestone marks the next chapter for the organization that is committed to creating a modern, accessible facility to serve children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout the North Country.

Plattsburgh, NY · 1d

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City of Plattsburgh residents overwhelming approve charter revisions

More than 80% of City of Plattsburgh voters approved a proposition to revise the city's charter on Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. The changes include updating provisions governing term limits, council procedures, and the budget process, and establishing an Emergency Disaster Relief Services Commission and orientation for new councilors.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d

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Plattsburgh YMCA Plans Groundbreaking for New Home

The Plattsburgh YMCA will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking November twelfth at its future home on New York Road. The project will transform the former CVPH Wellness Center into a facility with expanded swimming, fitness, recreation and youth programs. More than twelve million dollars has been raised, including four and a half million in state funding for pool renovations. After nearly eight years of planning and fundraising, work on the building is scheduled to begin in January.

Plattsburgh, NY · 17h

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Results from Clinton County local elections

PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County voters turned out in force, setting records for early voting and casting ballots in new faces for highly publicized posts for both Clinton County Sheriff and Coroner. COUNTY POSITIONS. Four Clinton County elected posts were on the 2026 ballot with three contested. In unofficial early numbers,...

Clinton County, NY · 2d

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Council president to announce bid for mayor of Burlington

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - City Council President Ben Traverse will announce his campaign for mayor on Friday. The Democrat told WCAX in September about his intent to challenge Progressive Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak if she seeks reelection. Friday’s announcement will officially put the Ward 5 councilor on the ticket for Town...

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Fight off your Election Day hangover with some concerts, shows in VT

Election Day has come and gone, so it’s time to turn your attention to registering your vote in favor of the Vermont arts and entertainment scene. Awkward political metaphors aside, the days after the march to the polls are busy, busy, busy in the creative world. That’s especially the case with music and theater, which dominate this list of things to do. Music ranges from folk singers and local rockers to string quartets and Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” for strings and percussion. Plays by Moliere and Rajiv Joseph lead the charge for Vermont theater companies. Now go out there and show your support! ‘Ballad of Maria Marten’ at St. Michael’s College 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5-Saturday, Nov. 7, the St. Michael’s College Performing Arts Program offers three nights of the Beth Flintoff play “ The Ballad of Maria Marten ,” which addresses domestic violence and will include representation in the theater lobby from STEPS to End Domestic Violence, McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Free. smcvt.edu Make way for Moliere in Middlebury 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, an update of Moliere’s classic skewering of pomposity, “ Tartuffe ,” opens its run by the Middlebury Acting Company through Sunday, Nov.

Vermont · 1d

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Unofficial results show tight race for Wilmington supervisor

Only 19 votes is separating Cliff Holzer II and incumbent Tim Follos in the race for Town of Wilmington supervisor. — WILMINGTON | Nineteen votes — that’s what currently separates Cliff Holzer II and incumbent Tim Follos in the race for town supervisor. Election Night results showed...

Wilmington, NY · 2d

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Construction of the South Burlington Walk-Bike Bridge advances at Exit 14

SOUTH BURLINGTON — For people traveling on foot, walking along Williston Road over Interstate 89 means navigating the traffic barreling on and off the ramps leading to the busy highway at Exit 14. And with the short, dark days of winter around the corner, reduced visibility adds to the challenges of crossing the stretch that helps connect Burlington and South Burlington.

South Burlington, VT · 1d

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Burlington’s housing policies are working

The city of Burlington is draped in colorful vinyl sheets. The streets are blocked off by concrete slabs. The potholes seem to be growing by the day. Our policy makers are to blame for this construction-driven disarray. They are taking a multipronged approach to solving Burlington’s housing crisis. In...

Burlington, VT · 2d

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RESULTS: Wrenner, Andrews lead with all towns reporting; Cashen and Bonges poised to take House seats

MILTON — Irene Wrenner and Julia Andrews emerged as apparent winners in legislative races serving Milton Tuesday night, while Natalie Cashen and Henry Bonges appear poised to take the two Chittenden-Franklin House seats, according to unofficial results from the Vermont Secretary of State’s office. With all towns reporting...

Milton, VT · 3d