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Port Henry prepares to celebrate Labor Day
PORT HENRY | Though it may seem hard to believe that Labor Day is right around the corner- summers do seem to fly by- it will soon be upon us. And Port Henry, as always, is gearing up to make their three-day celebration one to remember. Friday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 1 will see a long line of fun, family-friendly activities in the little town along the shores of Lake Champlain.
A New Intimate Venue The Mill Establishes In The Adirondacks
A new venue in Westport, NY known as The Mill provides a place for live music, visual arts and all-around creative endeavors for the Adirondack community. The Mill, as suggested by the name, was originally built in 1952 as a grain mill for the Champlain Valley Seed Cooperative. In 2021, the abandoned building was repurchased and in a collaborative effort between creative director Taylor Haskins and local contractors, they rebuilt the building up as a new cultural hub.
Street Dance returns to Schroon
SCHROON | Bittersweet as it may be, for Schroon Lakers, there is no better time to hold a block party than Labor Day Weekend. When visitors and second home owners still in town, combined with residents who have shared their streets and welcomed new friends the past three months gather, the annual Labor Day Street Dance will undoubtedly be a befitting sendoff to the 2024 summer season.
Celebrate women’s suffrage with a hike up Mount Inez
WESTPORT — Champlain Area Trails, an accredited land trust, invites the public to celebrate the 104th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York by hiking Mount Inez on Sunday, Aug. 18. Named after Inez Milholland, an iconic leader in the women’s suffrage movement, the hike is a way...
Essex community honors Mark and Kristin Kimball
ESSEX | An impressive and enthusiastic crowd turned out for the Essex Community Fund’s annual Frisky Irwin Community Service Award ceremony, held at Whallonsburg Grange Hall. This year's award went to Mark and Kristin Kimball of Essex Farm. They somehow manage to fit in countless hours of volunteer time to the community despite running their busy farm.
SLC Arts Council has $160K for North Country programs and projects
POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - $160,000 is available for arts programming in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. The SLC Arts Council has announced that its 2025 grant cycle opens Thursday, August 15, with an application deadline on October 30, 2024. According to the SLC Arts Council, funding is available...
Essex County Fair celebrates 175th anniversary with excitement for all
WESTPORT, N.Y. — The Essex County Fair is back for its 175th year, bringing a fresh wave of excitement to both regular attendees and first-time visitors. This historic fair, which has become a beloved tradition in the community, is pulling out all the stops to celebrate this milestone. This...
Port Henry Fire Department receives federal grant for equipment, training
PORT HENRY, N.Y. — The Port Henry Fire Department, which has been serving the community for the past 150 years, is set to receive a financial boost of over $21,000. This funding comes as part of a nearly $2.5 million grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. The department, which operates on an annual budget of $126,000, will use the funds to enhance its protective gear, training and supplies.
Middlebury, Vermont is more than just a college town
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Swift House Inn in Middlebury Vermont changed ownership in 2020 but unchanged is its fine dining, world class wine selection, and hospitality in the heart of the small college town. The UVM Morgan Horse Farm represents the oldest continuous horse breeding program in the U.S. The...
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