Summer Grace
This Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) is visiting a Common Milkweed plant in a Petersburgh yard. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
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Brunswick
Planning Board Gets Earful About Sharp Road Development
By Doug La Rocque
Under the Natural and Agricultural Resources section of the Town of Brunswick’s Comprehensive Plan, two of the goals stated are to provide safeguards to protect sensitive environment areas and water bodies, as well as to allow for the protection of farmland and rural lifestyles. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Auto Racing
Friesen Wins At Eldora and Fonda
Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Friday, August 2
Modifieds – $3000 to win: Mike Mahaney, Peter Britten, [Read more…] about Auto Racing
Sheriff Russo Is Honored By Vets
Rensselaer County Sheriff Pat Russo was recently presented with a Certificate of Recognition from the Department of Defense. [Read more…] about Sheriff Russo Is Honored By Vets
Petersburgh
Library Welcomes New Director
Anita Wilson will begin her new position as director of the Petersburgh Public Library on August 19. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
SVHC Offers New Treatment For Primary Brain Cancer
Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center (SVRCC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), is now offering a new treatment for those with primary brain cancer: tumor-treating fields. [Read more…] about SVHC Offers New Treatment For Primary Brain Cancer
New Lebanon Central Class Reunions
Submitted by Charles French Jr.
New Lebanon Central School graduates from the Classes of 1949 to 2013 and their guests gathered for the school’s annual alumni dinner dance on July 13 at Winding Brook Country Club in Valatie. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Central Class Reunions
The Life Of George Holcomb
Settling The Price Of The Ditch
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Friday Sept. 11, 1846: We tended to boiling swill and this afternoon I took my one horse wagon and rode to Lebanon. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Petersburgh
Marking 78 Years Of Dedication to Petersburgh
By Doug La Rocque
The members of the Petersburgh Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary gathered Saturday, July 27 at the Berlin Rod and Gun Club for the annual Installation Banquet and Clam Steam, and to mark the Department’s 78th year, having been founded in 1941. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Hoosick Falls
PFOA Work Group Holds Second Session
By Emily Gabert
A preview of the results of the second round of blood testing for PFOA and PFOS was presented at the Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group’s meeting on Wednesday, July 25. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls