Cheers to Steven Kellogg, who apparently doesn't have the words "no" or "I am too busy" in his vocabulary when it comes to contributing to local community efforts... he has devoted his life to spreading good deeds, kindness and joy. How fortunate the people of the North Country … [Read more...] about Cheers to Steven Kellogg (PRESS REPUBLICAN)
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.
Born to Rewild: John Davis’s 5,000 Mile Trek from Mexico to Canada
This January marks the five year anniversary of Essex resident John Davis's 5000-mile adventure from Mexico to Canada. Born to Rewild, a 55-minute feature documentary directed by Ed George and Bryan Reinhart, relating John's fascinating story has been screening around the … [Read more...] about Born to Rewild: John Davis’s 5,000 Mile Trek from Mexico to Canada
Essex Library Dedicated New Reading and Play Area as the Steven Kellogg Children’s Room (THE SUN)
The Magic of Christmas filled the entire Belden Noble Memorial Library with bundled up kids. The town’s annual holiday celebration, bright with races, many treats, crafts and events, included one special surprise Saturday for local author and illustrator Steven Kellogg. It … [Read more...] about Essex Library Dedicated New Reading and Play Area as the Steven Kellogg Children’s Room (THE SUN)
Peter Paine: Conservative Conservation Broker
Over the last couple of years, I’ve spent long hours with Paine, skiing, paddling the Boquet River, talking about the park’s history and its future over ham sandwiches and bowls of soup. Never was it more obvious than at that moment that Paine is, in many ways, a figure from a … [Read more...] about Peter Paine: Conservative Conservation Broker
In Memoriam: Raymond Charles Faville
Since 2012, Raymond Charles Faville, operated Chez Lin & Rays, a popular family restaurant in Essex, New York, with his wife, Linda Faville. Previously Ray and Linda owned and operated Lock 12 Marina and the Finch & Chubb Restaurant in Whitehall for 26 years. Ray's … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Raymond Charles Faville