Lawrence “Larry” M. Bliss October 8, 1919 - May 22, 2015 Lawrence “Larry” M. Bliss of Essex, N.Y., still very young at heart and active, died at the age of 95 Friday, May 22, 2015, at the UVM Medical Center following a short illness. Larry was born October 8, 1919, the son of … [Read more...] about In Memory: Lawrence M. Bliss (The Valley News)
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.
Snapping Turtle Whisperer?
Have you seen this snazzy snapping turtle? Wadhams resident Nick Bailey shared this photograph on Facebook last week after rescuing the fetching female from the train tracks. "First save... big girl 16" long!" ~ Nicholas Bailey, May 13, 2015 While some are wary of these … [Read more...] about Snapping Turtle Whisperer?
Skull of Last Man Hanged in Essex County (strangeremains.com)
The cranium of Henry Debosnys (1836-1883) is stored in a glass case on the upper floor of the Adirondack History Center Museum in Elizabethtown, NY. Debosnys was of French descent and born in Portugal in 1836. After traveling the world, he arrived in Essex County, NY in the … [Read more...] about Skull of Last Man Hanged in Essex County (strangeremains.com)
Paddling to the Mouth of the Boquet River with Peter Paine (NCPR)
We set off mid-afternoon on a gray blustery day. It's still early enough in spring that I had to brush snow off the canoe before loading it on the truck. I’m on the water today with paddlers from the Nature Conservancy and with Peter Paine. He’s on the board of that group’s New … [Read more...] about Paddling to the Mouth of the Boquet River with Peter Paine (NCPR)
Domaine Champlain 2013 Hard Cider
I doff my proverbial chapeau to Westport friend and author/editor/cider maker Kathryn Cramer this morning. She gifted me a generous jug of her Domaine Champlain 2013 Hard Cider for my birthday, and I can assure you there's no gentler salve (or kinder tonic) for the bittersweet … [Read more...] about Domaine Champlain 2013 Hard Cider