"The North Country has always been a fertile breeding ground for ideas. Not a week goes by where we don’t hear of another new committee, task force or grassroots organization formed to harness the undercurrent of energy crackling through the region. State and federal … [Read more...] about Hail to the Chef: Cuisine Trail Promises to be Tasty Treat for Tourism Biz (The Sun)
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Crafting Community Carves Out Love for One of Their Own (The Sun)
"By this time of year, the man known as the Adirondack Woodturner would ordinarily be easing into his summer routine, a breakneck schedule of farmers markets, craft shows and other events where he would display his handcrafted wooden bowls. But a devastating fire destroyed Ken … [Read more...] about Crafting Community Carves Out Love for One of Their Own (The Sun)
Boater Safety Course (The Sun)
"The Social Center is looking for a food vendor for our Tuesday night lawn concerts from July 12 through August 23. Must have a NYS Department of Health permit. Please contact us if you or someone you know is interested. On Sunday May 22, the Social Center, along with North … [Read more...] about Boater Safety Course (The Sun)
Westport, Essex Farms Recipients of Micro-Grants (The Sun)
"A dozen local farms and food producers are the recipients of a new micro-grant program designed to make farms more environmentally friendly while also bolstering the local economy. As green shoots sprout, farmers are already putting the funds, all between $500 and $1,500, to … [Read more...] about Westport, Essex Farms Recipients of Micro-Grants (The Sun)
Internet an Amazing, Essential Tool (The Sun)
To the Editor: Whether we like it or not, the internet is rapidly becoming a necessary part of life. I recently had an experience that provides a prime example of how life can be improved by this amazing tool. I, frankly, couldn’t have even considered at home in Essex County. I … [Read more...] about Internet an Amazing, Essential Tool (The Sun)