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Boston runners invited to Schroon Lake

Free entry for those affected by bombings

Organizers of the 17th annual Adirondack Distance Festival are offering free entry into the Adirondack Marathon this fall for 50 runners who were prevented from finishing the Boston race.

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Iron Ore challenge returns

Cheney Mountain hike slated June 1

The second annual Mineville Iron Ore Man Challenge hopes to build on last year’s success while attracting attention to the community’s newest hiking trail.

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Ticonderoga youngster tackles cancer

Grace Harker raising money for St. Jude’s

Grace Harker will walk in Ti’s Bicentennial Park Saturday, May 25, at 3 p.m. to raise money for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Her goal is to raise more than $400.

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Hospice plans memorial service

May 16 in Port Henry

High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care will hold a memorial service Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at the Port Henry Knights of Columbus, 72 Main St.

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Alcohol proposal headed to full Essex County board

The resolution in support of changing the hours in which an establishment can sell alcohol from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m. passed through the committee, 13-2, making its way to a weighted full board vote May 6.

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Moriah student assisting cancer center

Senior project in honor of great-grandfather

A Moriah Central School student is completing her senior project while honoring her great-grandfather and helping others. Carolyn Evens is raising $1,000 for the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh.

Walk to help find a cure for ALS

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The ALS Raising Hope Foundation is excited to share that we will be hosting the Walk of Hope and Spring Festival on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Trinity Park, Plattsburgh, with registration at 8 a.m., to support research for cures for neurodegenerative diseases, (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and more).

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Visiting Wilton, Gillibrand praises new small-farm initiatives

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and citizens of the southern Adirondacks region struck a harmonious chord this week as the Senator expressed support for a pending federal farm bill that would improve citizens' access to fresh local foods while boosting small family farm operations.

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Inter-Lakes Health offers occupational therapy

Occupational therapy services are available in Ticonderoga at Inter-Lakes Health.

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Inter-Lakes nurses leaders in patient care

National Nurses Week May 6-12

Nurses at Inter-Lakes Health in Ticonderoga will join health care providers across the country in observing National Nurses Week May 6 - 12.

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Crown Point chamber, running club team up for event

New York/Vermont 5K Champlain Bridge Run slated May 18

The New York/Vermont 5K Champlain Bridge Run was supposed to be a one-time affair to celebrate the opening of the new span connecting the two states. That was the plan, but the inaugural race was such a hit it’s returning. The second annual The New York/Vermont 5K Champlain Bridge Run will be contested Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m.

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Blood drive slated in Schroon Lake

Honor society planning May 6 event

The Schroon Lake Central School chapter of the National Honor Society will host an American Red Cross blood drive noon to 6 p.m. Monday, May 6, in the auditorium of Schroon Lake Central School.

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Mighty Matthew and the case of the Lollipop bandits

Matthew Cech, 8 years old and from Plattsburgh, known to many in the North Country as Mighty Matthew, was sworn in by Sheriff Richard Cutting April 13 with a specific case in mind: help the department find the Lollipop Bandits.

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Massage, wellness center opens

Schroon Lake Massage & Wellness Center, a full service massage business has opened in Schroon Lake at 11 Alder Meadow Road.

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Inter-Lakes Health hosting artists

Inter-Lakes Health is showcasing artwork from several local artists in its facility.

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