The south winds were perfect for Westport Marina’s Annual Challenge Regatta on Saturday, August 20, 2016, rescheduled from August 13, due to threat of thunderstorms. While several sailors were unable to make the switch, new sailors joined the race. In a joint start, Class A … [Read more...] about Perfect Winds for Rescheduled Westport Regatta
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CFES Book Launch: A Practitioner’s Guide to Building College and Career Readiness
If you've ever asked Rick Dalton what exactly College for Every Student (CFES) does, you've witnessed a mysterious-but-beguiling force of nature. The Rick Dalton phenomenon. Part philosopher, part pundit, part snake charmer, part visionary, part salesman, and part wizard. He is a … [Read more...] about CFES Book Launch: A Practitioner’s Guide to Building College and Career Readiness
Whallonsburg Grange to Host Community Appreciation Day for Local Fire Dept. Volunteers
On Sunday, August 28, the Whallonsburg Grange Hall will host a community celebration to recognize the extraordinary work of the many local fire fighters and EMS responders and to thank them for their service. Fire department demonstrations, home-safety information, and outdoor … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange to Host Community Appreciation Day for Local Fire Dept. Volunteers
Vintage Postcard: Crown Point Lighthouse
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Continuing in the trend of sharing vintage images featuring locales near to Essex....do you recognize the site in the image above? What can you … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Crown Point Lighthouse
Essex Farm Institute Invites Community to Public Forum on August 29th
On August 29th the Essex Farm Institute will host a Public Forum at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. The forum topic is: "Resilient Farms, Resilient Community: How can agriculture help the Adirondacks respond to climate change?" The forum will begin at 6:30 pm, but stop by earlier … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Institute Invites Community to Public Forum on August 29th