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Multiple departments responded to a home fully engulfed in flames in Saranac, NY
SARANAC, N.Y. — Multiple fire departments in the area responded to a home fully engulfed in flames late Wednesday night. Officials told NBC5 it happened at home on Hardscrabble Road, near the intersection of Duquette Road. As of 3:30 a.m., Clinton County Dispatch reported that all departments had been...
Hogansburg man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm exchange
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Joseph Thompson, 37, of Hogansburg, N.Y. pled guilty on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of firearms for drug trafficking. As part of his guilty plea, Thompson admitted that in June 2023, he arranged to meet an...
Tupper Lake History Museum to celebrate the opening of its new home
The Tupper Lake History Museum finally has a permanent home and the museum leaders are planning a grand opening of the new place and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, July 6 from 1p.m. to 3p.m. The ribbon-cutting, with remarks by museum officials and local leaders is set for 1:30p.m. There is much...
‘The Gilded Age’ to film in Schenectady’s Stockade neighborhood
The HBO series “The Gilded Age” is coming back to the Capital Region to film. While the production previously filmed in Troy, Albany, and Cohoes, the series is filming in Troy, Albany, and Schenectady to film its third season this summer.
‘I thought the new cart felt weird’ Walmart customer agrees after shopper points out flaw – she even has picture-proof
A WALMART shopper shared picture proof as to why she disliked shopping at the retailer. Jayne Jones Sullivan explained why the store’s new carts made it uncomfortable to do her shopping. The shopper said she typically does not visit Walmart but recently had a few reasons to go in-store. “I hate shopping at Walmart and […]
St. Peter’s’ patients out of network for UnitedHealthcare
SCHENECTADY (NEWS10) – A patient is facing uncertainty over his upcoming surgery at St. Peter’s Health Partners due to the contract dispute with UnitedHealthcare, which has left him without in-network coverage for his critical procedure. “Two years ago, I developed a condition that needed immediate surgery,” the patient recalled. “My insurance covered everything, and I’ve […]
Untold Revolutionary War stories unveiled at new Fort Ticonderoga exhibit
In a place rich with Revolutionary War history, never-before-seen artifacts go on display. In 1781 the French Touraine Infantry Regiment was ordered to set sail from what is today Haiti to Virginia, in support of a 23-year-old Marquis de Lafayette, whose American troops had been birddogging British Gen. Charles Cornwallis. The American troops were awaiting the arrival of General Washington and the Comte de Rochambeau, who were able to polish off the Redcoats once and for all.
Erwin named Pro-Housing Community by New York State
ERWIN, N.Y. (WETM) — The Town of Erwin announced that it was designated as a New York State Pro-Housing Community. New York State started its Pro-Housing Community program last July to reward local governments that are working to address the state’s housing crisis. Pro-Housing Community certified municipalities are eligible to apply for funding programs that […]
Kingston opts into "good cause" eviction, passes ceasefire resolution in tense council session
New York’s “good cause” eviction law, passed in the latest state budget, allows upstate communities to opt in to restrictions on landlords, preventing them from evicting certain tenants without legitimate cause and from and from making predatory rent hikes. Albany was the first city to opt in in June. The Kingston Common Council opted in with a unanimous 9-0 vote, following a tense public comment period that stretched over three hours.
Vermont Conversation: Stop panicking and fight, Stuart Stevens tells Democrats
"Is Joe Biden up to being president? I find it sort of an absurd question because he is president,” Stevens said. “And he's probably the most successful first term president since World War Two.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Stop panicking and fight, Stuart Stevens tells Democrats.
Leland Gazo runs for Vermont House promoting affordability, low taxes, law and order
COLCHESTER — Lifelong Colchester resident Leland Gazo is running as a Republican for Vermont House in the Chittenden-19 district this election season. Two seats are available to three candidates running for office. Gazo is joined in pursuit of the seats by Democrats Wendy Critchlow and Rep. Sarita Austin, the latter of whom is an incumbent running for re-election. Stay tuned next week for a profile on Austin.
Take a walk to learn about city’s history
The history of Vergennes dates back to September of 1788, when leaders of the surrounding towns made final an agreement to carve a city out of their lands, basing it around Otter Creek’s falls and the river basin below. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand...
Secondhand shop opens in Monkton
MONKTON — Ever since Monkton’s municipal operations relocated to the new town office building in 2021, the former Monkton Town Hall at 280 Monkton Ridge Road has sat largely devoid of the hustle and bustle that once filled it. Now, the historic building is bustling once more. Monkton...
Bridport students tend their garden
There’s something happening in the Bridport School flower garden. On May 24, Bridport Central School students checked it out. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
Suicide hits Middlebury’s homeless community
MIDDLEBURY — Steven Parsons had spent his life battling demons. He came to Middlebury from his native West Virginia looking for a life preserver and a way out. After failing to live by the rules at the Charter House Emergency Shelter, Parsons took to the streets, becoming part of the small settlement of houseless folks who camp and congregate off Bakery Lane and behind the Ilsley Library.
Celebrating the Fourth: Killington hosts a plethora of fun and festivities
Thursday, July 4—KILLINGTON—Calling all Killington residents, visitors, and businesses.Killington’s Independence Day celebration is back. There will be a parade, fireman’s BBQ, games, fireworks and more. This event is sponsored by the Killington Fire Department, Killington Parks and Recreation, and the Killington Transfer Station. Please check the Killington Rec website for any updates regarding this event.
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