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Fort Ti presents Brown's raid battle reenactment
TICONDEROGA | Fort Ticonderoga will present a two-day battle reenactment highlighting the epic 1777 Brown’s Raid Sept. 14-15. Now, more than 247 years later, guests will witness this real-life dramatic story unfold, as Patriot Colonel John Brown leads a surprise attack against British troops garrisoning Fort Ticonderoga. Programming throughout...
Fort Ti Association receives $152K for teacher development
TICONDEROGA | The Fort Ticonderoga Association has received a grant of $152,382 from the National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks of American History and Culture for K-12 Educators grant program. The grant will enable the Fort Ticonderoga Association to offer two week-long workshops next summer for teachers across the country...
PHOTOS: EWSD students return to school for the 2024-25 year
ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT — Though we may still long for hot summer days and long nights, summer seems to have come to an end, as Essex Westford School District students returned to school this Monday for the 2024-25 school year. Across the ten EWSD Pre-K-12 schools, students strolled...
Students, alumni work and train as professionals during summer music program in New York
Eleven Liberty University School of Music students and alumni traveled to upstate New York this summer to bring music and worship to campers as part of the Adirondack Performing Arts Festival (APAF), a nine-week professional performance and training program. They joined a group of 37 young musicians, including instrumentalists and vocalists, to lead worship and perform concerts, chamber music, and weekly recitals for over 8,000 campers at CAMP-of-the-WOODS, a Christian resort for families in Speculator, N.Y.
Six rangers, off-duty paramedic assist injured Northville Placid Trail hiker, 74-year old St. Regis Mt. hiker rescued after light & phone run dry
Public Outreach: On Aug. 16, Forest Ranger DuChene served as a guest speaker at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Northeast open house and alumni event. Ranger DuChene led a presentation on the anatomy of a rescue, explaining everything Rangers need when heading out on a search-and-rescue mission. Hamlet of...
Lake Placid’s 2024-2025 Season: A Showcase Of Global Sports Events
Lake Placid is set to shine as a premier destination for international sports during the 2024-2025 season. The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) has announced an impressive lineup of World Cup events and World Championships that will showcase the region’s sports facilities and rich history.
At the Vermont Adaptive Driving Show, the disability driving community shows off their vehicles and abilities
COLCHESTER – People with disabilities, their friends and families, and community members showed up in a meaningful way for the first annual Vermont Adaptive Driving Show. Held this past Saturday at UVM Medical Center’s Fanny Allen Campus, the event strove to bring the disability driving community together to promote inclusion, UVM Driving Rehabilitation instructor Heather Zuk said.
A year out of college, BryAnna Goslant of Danville mentors Lyndon Institute students for success
BryAnna Goslant was a first-generation college student who excelled in school, faced challenges, and came out on top. She’s a role model who now counsels a new generation of Northeast Kingdom students. Read the story on VTDigger here: A year out of college, BryAnna Goslant of Danville mentors Lyndon Institute students for success .
Townshend man allegedly pulls gun on woman
NEWFANE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Townshend man will be in court on Tuesday after allegedly pulling a gun on a woman in a car. It happened just after 9:45 p.m. Monday in Newfane. Vermont State Police say they received a call from a woman who said a man pointed a handgun at her after approaching her car on Route 30 in Newfane.
Over $32,000 Awarded to Community Organizations Serving Essex
Essex Community Fund grants support arts, emergency services & more. Community organizations serving the town of Essex received over $32,000 in philanthropic support this summer. The Essex Community Fund (ECF) at Adirondack Foundation awards grants annually to nonprofit organizations, schools, church programs and local government activities serving residents of the...
Sanders holding discussion events for Vermont seniors
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Sen. Bernie Sanders is talking to older Vermonters about what’s ailing them. It is an annual tradition giving people the chance to talk about issues they face and to come together to build community. Sanders will be at the St. Johnsbury House Tuesday at...
A mom wanted to help a Winooski, VT, nonprofit. Now they have a $100K from Lowes
A Winooski organization is receiving a $115,000 grant to make physical improvements to their space. Fight for Kids Foundation was awarded the grant by Lowe's as part of their Hometown Impact Program, intended to improve and revitalize communities across the country. Fight for Kids was started by "King" James McMillian in 2009, who became invested in underrepresented youth and their safety, according to foundation volunteer Julie Lappin. The organization has grown. It provides after-school services, homework...
AKD History Museum shows "Nanook of the North Revisited"
ELIZABETHTOWN | On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown will screen the 1990 documentary "Nanook of the North Revisited" by Claude Massot. The viewing will be followed by a lecture and discussion led by Dr. Gerald Zahavi of SUNY Albany. Selections from the original docudrama "Nanook of...
6% increase of Vermonters in UVM class of 2028
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - College classes begin again at the University of Vermont. The university says there was a 6% increase in Vermonters this year, adding to the 8% increase the school saw last year. But who else makes up this freshman class of undergrads?. Siena Stanley and DJ Murphy...
Envelopes to stand in for locking cases as school’s phone-free plan hits a bump
In a memo to families on Monday with various back-to-school reminders, Harwood Union Middle/High School Co-Principals Laurie Greenberg and Megan McDonough shared that the pouches the district has ordered for students to store their phones during the school day have not arrived yet. The school district is purchasing special cases...
Port Henry Fire Department pursuing new station
PORT HENRY | 2024 marks 150 years that the Port Henry Fire Department (PHFD) has been serving its community. Dating back to 1874, the department is one of the oldest fire departments in New York State. With nearly 40 members, PHFD serves a community of 1,800 residents and has a fire response area that spans 28 square miles. The department also supplies mutual aid to 23 other Essex County fire companies.
Lewis Volunteer Fire Department hosting 5K
LEWIS | The Lewis Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) is gearing up for their annual Run for 2-1 on Saturday, Sept. 28. A 5K course that is motivated to build community and provide fun for participants and spectators alike, the event is one of the primary fundraisers the volunteer department conducts to bring in revenue and outfit the department to ensure they are able to deliver top notch protection to those in need.
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