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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.
A Long Swim to Celebrate 50th
Aug 04, 2005 — Sally Friedman is celebrating her 50th birthday by swimming 8 miles. She's competing in a race across Lake Champlain from Wilsboro to Burlington. Friedman started marathon swimming when she was 27. Her book, Swimming the Channel was published in 1996. She lives in Paradox, NY, and in New York City. Go to full article
Beauty and Bounty: A King's Garden Tour
Aug 02, 2005 — Fort Ticonderoga, the 18th century garrison on the southern tip of Lake Champlain, includes historic gardens containing thousands of flowers, plants and herbs. 1920s landscape architect Marion Coffin designed a pleasure garden for the Pell family's summer home, the Pavilion, at the Fort. It was neglected and almost forgotten until, about ten years ago, workers began to restore the garden to Coffin's plan. Todd Moe toured the King's Garden with Landscape Curator Katie Elzer-Peters. Go to full article
Theatre Review: The Woman in Black at the Depot Theatre, Westport
Jul 26, 2005 — The Woman in Black, the current offering at the Depot Theatre in Westport, runs through July 31. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has our review Go to full article
Depot Theatre Launches Audio Described Plays
Jul 13, 2005 — The Depot Theatre is doing something new--an audio described performance for the visually impaired. NCPR's Resident theatre critic Connie Meng spoke to Artistic Director... Go to full article
Stafford Remembered As Statesman and Neighbor
Jun 29, 2005 — Hundreds of dignitaries, family and friends gathered yesterday at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh to remember Senator Ron Stafford. Sen. Stafford passed away last Friday... Go to full article
Theatre Review: Engaged at the Depot Theatre in Westport
Jun 27, 2005 — The W.S. Gilbert comedy Engaged has opened the season at the Depot Theatre in Westport and runs through July 3. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening... Go to full article
Stafford's Enduring Legacy: A Conversation With Bob Grady
Jun 27, 2005 — In 2002, when Sen. Stafford announced his retirement, Martha Foley spoke with Bob Grady, managing editor of the Plattsburgh Press Republican. They talked about Sen.... Go to full article
Senator Ron Stafford, Legendary North Country Lawmaker, Dead at 69
Jun 27, 2005 — One of the north country's most powerful statesmen passed away on Friday. Senator Ron Stafford was first elected to the state senate in 1965. He died of lung cancer at his... Go to full article
Mudslides Cause Water Problems in Westport
May 12, 2005 — A "boil water" order remains in effect in the Town of Westport, along Lake Champlain, after authorities declared a state of emergency this week. Mudslides near a ravine off... Go to full article
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