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Mailboxes your problem

When the snow piles and plows barrel through sending tons of hard wet snow to the same shoulder of the road your dolphin mailbox used to sit, that crumpled up box with the utility bill trapped inside could now be the homeowner’s problem to replace.

Tree Lighting Contest to be held

The Town of Mooers Beautification Committee is sponsoring their annual Christmas Lighting Contest.

Notify Chazy assessor of flood damage

The town of Chazy assessor, Patricia Ayer, requests any real property owners in the town of Chazy with 2011 spring flooding or Hurricane Irene damage to notify the assessor’s office.

Checking off fall garden chores

North Country Gardening

Even though we have been enjoying some beautiful weather over the past few weeks, we know that colder weather is just around the corner.

Plants and believing everything you read

North Country Gardening

Every year, professional and hobby plant breeders are working on developing new varieties of plants for our gardens.

HEAP applications now available

Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program are available

Humidifiers help humans, houseplants

North Country Gardening

I will admit that I am one of those people who always try to postpone turning on the heat.

Residents reminded of ‘Clean-Up Days’ through end of fall

Fall Clean-Up Days for the village of Rouses Point are under way through the end of the fall season.

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Property maintenance issue discussed at council meeting

The town of Saranac could be on its way to court to prosecute a local landowner.

Think twice about clear-cutting

North Country Gardening

Now the nights are crisp and frosty, it is hard to resist the temptation to go out into the perennial garden and clear-cut all of this year’s growth down to the ground.

Notify assessor of flood damage as soon as possible

The town of Chazy assessor, Patricia Ayer, requests any real property owners in the town of Chazy with 2011 spring flooding or Hurricane Irene damage to notify the assessor’s office.

United Way offering mini-grants

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is offering mini grants to organizations that help individuals and families with disaster assistance.

How autumn leaves can be useful

North Country Gardening

For many reasons, I look forward to fall each year. Fall weather is ideal with the sunny days and cool nights. Then, there are the leaves — the beautiful, colorful, useful leaves. Yes, that is correct. Leaves are useful.

Council examining potential benefits of solar power

The Saranac Town Council is taking a closer look at how solar energy could benefit the municipality and its taxpayers.

PHO to host home building seminar

Plattsburgh Housing Outlet will host a home building seminar at Dino’s Pizza, 795 State Route 3, Thursday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.