A Lively Ukulele Jam
The Cheney Library’s new Multipurpose Room became a lively ukulele jam space on August 15. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Grafton
Mrs. Lincoln Stops By For Tea
Submitted by Tom Kiely
A large group of men and women gathered to have tea with Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln last Wednesday, August 21, as she stopped in Grafton on her way home to Springfield, Illinois after an extended stay in Europe. [Read more…] about Grafton
Brunswick
Summer Concerts Draw To A Close
by Doug La Rocque
It was another very successful summer concert series in Brunswick, drawing to a close on Tuesday evening, August 27. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Stephentown
All’s Quiet On The Stephentown Front, For Now
By Thaddeus Flint
It was a short, quiet Town Board meeting in Stephentown last Monday, August 19, with Celebrate Stephentown! [Read more…] about Stephentown
September Programs At Grafton Lakes State Park
Monday, September 2 — Labor Day Sand Sculpture Contest 12 to 2 pm. [Read more…] about September Programs At Grafton Lakes State Park
Auto Racing
Lebanon Valley To Host 100 Lap, $25,500 To Win Race On Saturday
Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Friday, August 23.
Modifieds: Brett Hearn (third A-S win of 2019), Ken Tremont Jr., Mike Mahaney, Marc Johnson, [Read more…] about Auto Racing
Nelma J. Motsiff
Hoosick Falls – Nelma J. Motsiff, 90, passed away on Friday August 23, 2019 at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. She formerly resided on Carey Avenue. [Read more…] about Nelma J. Motsiff
Constance Jean Jorgensen
Saratoga Springs – Constance Jean “Connie” Jorgensen, 86, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. [Read more…] about Constance Jean Jorgensen
The Life Of George Holcomb
Trading Turnips
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday October 24, 1846: I cleared out the cider house for making cider and Mr. Russel made cider and this week Patrick the Irishman continued to work for me ditching. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Stephentown
Celebrate! Like You’re The Only Stephentown On Earth
By Doug La Rocque
For the third year, the festival that is known as “Celebrate Stephentown” highlighted all that “The Only Stephentown On Earth” has to offer and afforded residents and visitors alike a chance to feel good about the little town snuggled in the southeast corner of Rensselaer County. [Read more…] about Stephentown