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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.
"Krazy Katie" Alberry (right) with friends in front of her artwork.
Heard Up North: artist "Krazy Katie"
Oct 04, 2006 — Coffeehouses are great places for budding artists to show their work, and maybe even make some money for future projects. David Sommerstein bumped into one high school artist at A Different Blend in Plattsburgh for today's Heard Up North. Go to full article
Wind opponents sue in Clinton County
Oct 03, 2006 — Wind power opponents have sued to block construction of a wind farm in Clinton County. The lawsuit says the towns of Altona, Clinton, and Ellenburg failed to conduct a complete environmental review. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Brandon passes wind moratorium
Sep 22, 2006 — A town in Franklin County is the latest to pass a moratorium on industrial wind turbines. Clayton, Cape Vincent, Beekmantown, and Plattsburgh also have suspended wind issues. Meanwhile, a new wind farm is close to breaking ground in three towns in Clinton County. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
McHugh skeptical of border report
Sep 19, 2006 — Congressman John McHugh says a report on northern border security is "draconian" and goes too far. A Congressional task force concluded more than 10,000 troops are needed to... Go to full article
Algae bloom hits NY side of Champlain
Sep 18, 2006 — For the first time, health officials have identified an outbreak of toxic blue-green algae on the New York side of Lake Champlain. Town officials in Essex say children and... Go to full article
Heard up North: Slab City, Sodom, and Swastika
Sep 15, 2006 — We've been running a series about place names in the North Country. It started out by accident - a feature on Saint Lawrence led to more calls about local place names and... Go to full article
Viggo stumps for Dr. Bob
Sep 08, 2006 — Hollywood star power is trying to help a Democratic candidate oust Republican Congressman John McHugh. Actor and Watertown high school graduate Viggo Mortensen attended the... Go to full article
Battle of Plattsburgh heroes inspire new music
Sep 07, 2006 — Battle of Plattsburgh commemorative events are underway this week in Plattsburgh and nearby communities. Last Thursday night, Atlantic Crossing, a Vermont English and... Go to full article
Ballet and bagpipes at the big box
Sep 06, 2006 — Shoppers at Plattsburgh's Wal-Mart got more than bargains recently. Dancers in tutus and kilts entertained in the parking lot, and shoppers became an unexpected audience. ... Go to full article
Keeseville firefighters awarded for Ausable Chasm rescue
Aug 29, 2006 — This month the Fireman's Association of New York State gave their inaugural award for emergency services to the Keeseville Fire Department. The award was for a rescue last... Go to full article
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