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The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/04/13
Anbaric Transmission of Massachusetts hopes to build an underwater transmission line from Plattsburgh to Burlington. ReEnergy Holdings has retrofitted the plant on Fort Drum to burn biomass instead of coal, creating dozens of new jobs in the north country
Sno Kone Joe was accused of stalking and harassing rival Mr. Ding-A-Ling and has been denied a permit in Groverville, NY. In this weeks Adirondack Attic, Andy Flynn takes a closer look at some of the artifacts from Arto Monaco, creator of the Land of Makebelieve in Upper Jay Go to full article
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/03/13
Anti cancer groups are seeking to ban the sale of candy-flavored cigars. Governor Andrew Cuomo says that he is confident talks with the Mohawk community will reach an accord over land issues.
Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley there's still time to grow from seed in this weeks Gardening Conversation. Go to full article
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/31/13
Hundreds of people packed the Burlington Unitarian Universalist Church last night to protest against the F-35. A Thousand Islands based green group is using a 1950s era technology to protest a water levels plan from the same decade.
Repair work on an Adirondack road that was postponed earlier this month will begin next week. Join a chestnut tree flowering party in this week's Heard Up North and catch what is going on this week in the Adirondacks with John Warren. Go to full article
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/30/13
Hundreds gathered at the State Capitol to rally for the stalled campaign finance bill and Martha Foley, along with naturalist Curt Stager discuss a unique "static" example of "flower power." Go to full article
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/29/13
Scandal in the New York State legislature has led many to wonder whether lawmakers can focus on passing any major bills by the end of the session.
New York-based Greek yogurt maker Chobani responds to criticisms that its process creates large amounts of toxic waste. On this weeks Heard Up North, find out what it sounds like to catch and band a chickadee.
An Ottawa artist paints a series of works celebrating the Cats of Parliament Hill and we explore how "local", local beef really is. Go to full article
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/28/13
Northern New York beekeepers remain frustrated since the 2006 bee decline, but they are still rebuilding hives. Gioia Timpanelli tells fables from India and the Middle East and a theater review of "Suds" at the 1000 Islands playhouse. Go to full article
The Eight O'clock Hour, 5/27/13
Sarah Harris reports on ways to get upstate produce to urban markets. One Vermont mans plans to sail it down Lake Champlain. Horticulturist Amy Ivy talks with Todd Moe about how to cope with a soaked spring garden. Go to full article
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/24/13
The Seneca Nation has not yet finalized a deal in their casino talks with Governor Cuomo. United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's farewell tour swung through Massena yesterday. Lucy Martin takes in a rehearsal to learn more about musical programs in Ottawa.
The Innovation Trail team reports on some of the current challenges and opportunities facing upstate farmers and be sure to get your look at outdoor recreation conditions around the Adirondacks for this Memorial Day weekend. Go to full article
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/23/13
Governor Cuomo and his cabinet are on the road to push their plan for tax free zones for businesses in New York. Find out why a changing global climate is to blame for the severe weather as of late.
Newcomb kicks off the summer with its rubber loon race and Martha Foley sits down with Dr. Curt Stager to talk about flowers, bees, and caffeine on this weeks edition of Natural Selections Go to full article
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/22/13
One day after Silver's failures in handling sex allegations in the Vito Lopez case, the Albany establishment seems to be moving on.
The Innovation Trail team reports on some of the current challenges and opportunities facing upstate farmers. Learn how a canoe sparked a trek and a book with today's reviewer Betsy Kepes. Go to full article
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