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Essex People: Profiles of Essex, New York People

The following posts and profiles feature past and present Essex people including Essex, NY historic figures across two centuries. We hope that you enjoy reading about the individuals who shape the unique heritage of our community, and we welcome your recommendations for future profiles. If you would like to suggest (or submit) a profile to be featured on the Essex on Lake Champlain community blog please contact our People Editor, Olive Alexander. Thank you.

People of Essex: Remembering Those Who Built the Foundation of Essex, NY

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Where to begin… I found a small paperbound book of my mother’s that was written by Margaret Calkins Harwick in 1986.  Her writing is a treasure trove of Essex memories: Essex families, organizations, and history. [pullquote]I hope this series will evolve into a working record … [Read more...] about People of Essex: Remembering Those Who Built the Foundation of Essex, NY

Audrey Dickerson Laid to Rest on 103rd Birthday (The Sun)

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A soft summer rain fell at the Reber Cemetery as Eric Arnold delivered the eulogy for the Dickerson family matriarch, Audrey “Audey” Dickerson, who passed away on June 15. [...] Dickerson was the last of her generation, which spanned from 1911, when her eldest brother, Loren, was … [Read more...] about Audrey Dickerson Laid to Rest on 103rd Birthday (The Sun)

Service Honored with Willsboro Wall of Distinction (The Sun)

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"Willsboro Central School will place two more plaques on the hallway outside the auditorium this summer, honoring a duo and a lady who have served their communities under very different circumstances. During the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony June 24, Superintendent … [Read more...] about Service Honored with Willsboro Wall of Distinction (The Sun)

What does it take to run a food truck? (The Sun)

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"Summer brings events. With those comes Poco Más Tacos, the food truck that is seemingly everywhere slinging hot and tasty tacos from their sky-blue food truck. This marks the second season in the Adirondacks for Sarah King and Josh Zack, the California transplants who rolled … [Read more...] about What does it take to run a food truck? (The Sun)