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)
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.
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
Mac McDevitt to Perform at Storytelling Event in Chicago
Since it began just over three years ago Story Lab Chicago has allowed over 25o individuals to share their personal stories in an encouraging intimate space. Next week, it will give that opportunity to longtime Essex resident, Mac McDevitt, who will share a story of his own in … [Read more...] about Mac McDevitt to Perform at Storytelling Event in Chicago
Help Support Mary Mead Gibbs
My good friend Mary Mead Gibbs’ life has been in limbo for nearly six years. There is no cure for the stage 4 breast cancer she lives with; the cancer is "managed" with ongoing chemo treatments. As if the cancer weren’t bad enough, things are getting even rougher now for her. … [Read more...] about Help Support Mary Mead Gibbs
Message from the Essex Community Church
I am writing you to ask you to consider providing financial assistance to Lloyd and Peg Staats and their eight children, who are currently in the midst of a severe challenge. Lloyd was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He has undergone several surgeries and … [Read more...] about Message from the Essex Community Church