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The Plattsburgh Press Republican is reporting this morning that state environment officials are still trying to contain an outbreak of destructive feral hogs around the town of Peru, on the fringe of the Adirondack Park.
“DEC is continuing...
Over the weekend, people gathered from New York and Vermont to celebrate the completion of the new Lake Champlain Bridge, from Crown Point to Addison.
The hero of the day was bridge designer and world-renowned architect Ted Zoli, who was born in...
Yikes. The big Laurentian Aerospace project, widely seen as the Next Big Thing for Northeastern New York, has been snagged for years as it seeks to lock down private financing. (New York state has already offered up a generous incentive...
The Burlington Free Press notes that a year ago today the waters of Lake Champlain rose above flood stage, launching a battle for survival that gripped the valley for months. (The lake didn’t drop below flood stage again until June 19th.)
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Back in January, NCPR’s Brian Mann reported on the feral pig problem in the North Country. The story garnered a lot of comments, probably because of its juicy headline–”Feral Hogs Invade Champlain Valley,...
Special Reports
Audio SlideshowKing's Garden at Ft. Ticonderoga
1920s landscape architect Marion Coffin designed a pleasure garden for the Pell family's summer home, the Pavillion, at Fort Ticonderoga. It was neglected and almost forgotten until, about ten years ago, workers began to restore the garden to Coffin's plan. Todd Moe takes a tour.
Photo Audio EssayLake Champlain Maritime History
Wreck diving off Burlington, the Battle of Valcour Island and the Battle of Plattsburgh with Brian Mann.
Photo Audio EssayFort Ticonderoga's Grand Encampment
Fort Ticonderoga, a bottleneck of history—a visit to the annual "grand encampment" where stories of the French and Indian War and the Revolution come to life amid the sounds of fifes, drums and cannon fire.
The Ticonderoga outside the Skenesborough Museum in Whitehall, NY. Photo: Sarah Harris
What happens to an old warship, 200 years later?
Mar 14, 2013 — The war of 1812 may seem like it happened a long time ago. But in Whitehall, New York, residents have a daily reminder: the Ticonderoga.
For the past 50 years, the battleship has been sitting squarely on the lawn of the Skenesborough Museum. But it's not clear who's responsible for preserving the boat. Go to full article
For the past 50 years, the battleship has been sitting squarely on the lawn of the Skenesborough Museum. But it's not clear who's responsible for preserving the boat. Go to full article
Proposed VT-NY natural gas pipeline stirs debate
Hinesburg, VT, Feb 22, 2013 — The natural gas boom is fueling construction and development, and cutting energy prices in some areas. But there's often a dark cloud around the silver lining. A pipeline proposed to bring natural gas through Vermont to the International Paper Mill in Ticonderoga means good news for the mill, but some Vermonters aren't happy about the route, or possible environmental consequences. Go to full article
What North Country wineries are doing right
Rochester, NY, Feb 18, 2013 — When you hear New York wines, you probably think about the Finger Lakes. Wineries in that region have become world famous for their Rieslings and other white and red wines.
There are four other official wine regions in New York - the Hudson Valley, the shore of Lake Erie, the Niagara Escarpment, and Long Island.
There are also almost 30 wineries in the North Country, and wine aficionados are starting to take notice. Go to full article
There are four other official wine regions in New York - the Hudson Valley, the shore of Lake Erie, the Niagara Escarpment, and Long Island.
There are also almost 30 wineries in the North Country, and wine aficionados are starting to take notice. Go to full article
Snow, mittens, ice cream can help beat the winter blues
Plattsburgh, NY, Jan 29, 2013 — A group of non-profits in the Plattsburgh area has planned a series of events in February to celebrate the season and help beat the winter blahs. The series includes more... Go to full article
A new life for Whallonsburg's old Grange
Jan 22, 2013 — Next week, a new season of lectures, music and theater begins at the historic grange hall in Whallonsburg, near Essex in the Champlain Valley. The century-old building,... Go to full article
SUNY Plattsburgh police train to respond to a shooter
Plattsburgh, NY, Jan 07, 2013 — In the wake of last month's shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, colleges and schools are re-thinking their security procedures. At SUNY Plattsburgh, officers are learning how... Go to full article
Heavy snowfall brings "real winter"
Dec 27, 2012 — Heavy snow fell through the night and early morning across much of New York State and Vermont in the first major winter storm this season.
The North Country,... Go to full article
The North Country,... Go to full article
In the Adirondacks, a new model of primary care
Dec 19, 2012 — The health industry in upstate New York is undergoing some rapid transformations - but there's also a shortage of primary care physicians. Medical practices across the... Go to full article
How to track road kill on your smart phone (seriously)
Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 27, 2012 — We've all seen or experienced it - unfortunate wildlife dashes in front of a car at just the wrong time--and its remains splatter across the road.
But Danielle... Go to full article
But Danielle... Go to full article
Duprey wins 115th Assembly seat
Nov 07, 2012 — Republican Janet Duprey swept the 115th Assembly race last night, beating back Conservative challenger Karen Bisso and Democrat Tim Carpenter. She won 52 percent of the vote.... Go to full article
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