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Lake stewards back at work

The Lake George Association’s lake steward program is back in place.

Donations sought for North Warren auction

Donations are now being sought from businesses and individuals for the upcoming the North Warren Bicentennial auction, to be held June 29 at the Old Pottersville Fairgrounds.

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Taste of Home coming to Ti E.M.A.

All of the excitement of the Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to the Employees Mutual Association in Ticonderoga on Saturday, June 1.

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Footrace on Saturday honors memory of young Lake George teacher

Randal Madison was a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at Lake George Elementary who inspired his students to achieve in academics and to lead fulfilling lives. He died unexpectedly in 2001 of a brain aneurism, and since then hundreds of people have participated in a footrace to honor the beloved instructor. Randy's Run is to take place Saturday on the Warren County Bikeway. It starts at 8:30 a.m. at Lake George Elementary School.

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Girlfriends’ Getaway featured array of activities

Girlfriends Getaway Weekend on May 17 through 19 at the Sagamore Resort was a considerable success, considering its robust attendance and full schedule of activities.

Cultural genocide is under way

It is too easy to dismiss the arguments of the tea party members as simplistic fear of one-world socialist government orchestrated through the United Nations, as some opponents to Washington County tea party resolutions seem to think, according to news reports.

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Chester to buy boat washing station, boost inspection of watercraft

While the state has balked at sponsoring boat inspection and decontamination to control the spread of aquatic invasive species, the town of Chester has voted to purchase a boat decontamination station and locate it at Loon Lake. They've also voted to boost the hours for lake stewards to be posted at local lakes to inspect boats for invasives before the watercraft are launched.

Town Talk

Talk set on history of trout fishing

Turning Back the Pages

100 Years Ago - May 1913

Athol-Thurman

Bargains likely at Thurman sale

Consider LGCS expenditures

Why will it cost Lake George Central School District taxpayers over $23,208 to educate each student next year?

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$11,000 donation prompts upgrade of Chester Veterans Plaza

Following an outpouring of generosity from local businesses to construct the Veterans Monument in Chestertown, Home Depot steps forward with $11,000 for enhancements, and 40 of the Glens Falls Home Depot employees sign up for a workday to install landscaping and walkways.

Farmers markets: shop while supporting the community

It’s that time of year again. Time to enjoy life without layers, time to enjoy the extended days and time to enjoy the bounty of our local farmers’ harvests.

Editorial on target

Your paper’s recent editorial was right on track, hopefully will be understood and appreciated by your readers.

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Fly fishing prairie guys

Conservation Conversations

They say the early bird gets the worm. It should read: “The early riser gets the bird,” and hopefully that bird’s a turkey, but for me, I think the “bird” is all I’m getting, so to speak!

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A year’s worth of weather, in a week

Notes from the North Woods

It certainly has been an interesting week to be in the woods.

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Ellsworth hailed for work with youth, boosting community pride & patriotism

Joanne Ellsworth of Chestertown is known both for nurturing patriotism, and responsibility in children through her pre-school — and for her work in leading the local American Legion Post, which is an influential organization locally. After years of service to her community, Ellsworth has been honored for her efforts — she's been named the local V.I.P. of the Year.

Truth or consequences

Thoughts from Behind the Pressline

Back in the 1950s, “Truth or Consequences” was a popular television show where contestants received roughly two seconds to answer a trivia question correctly before “Beulah the Buzzer” sounded.

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Night paving to prompt one-lane traffic through downtown Warrensburg

For up to two weeks, traffic on about a half-mile of busy Rte. 9 through downtown Warrensburg will be reduced to one lane on weekday nights to accomodate paving work.

Boat registration available online

The Lake George Park Commission has announced Lake George boat registrations may be purchased online at its website.

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