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‘I live it every day’

SARANAC LAKE — There’s a framed collection of photos, medals and ribbons Dane DeGrace hangs on the wall of his office at North Country Home Services — memories of his time in Afghanistan with the Army’s bomb squad, reminders of the “brothers for life” who died over there, and a ...

‘Forever Adirondacks’ director attends COP26 summit

Forever Adirondacks Campaign Director Aaron Mair, a staff member of local environmental advocacy group Adirondack Council, traveled to Scotland over the weekend to participate in the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties on global climate change, or COP26. At the conference, ...

New employees named at Berkshire Hathaway

Three new people have joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties and Adirondack Realty. Leslie Mella was named vacation rental coordinator, and Arthur Huddleston and Carter Carlisle have become licensed New York state real estate salespeople. The new additions ...

The multi-faceted life of Jean-Jacques Duval

WILLSBORO — The late Jean-Jacques Duval’s artistry was forged on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The acclaimed artist and North Country resident passed away on Oct. 21. He studied at the cole Suprieur des Arts Dcoratifs in Strasbourg and apprenticed with stained glass firm OTT ...

Mental health is health

PLATTSBURGH — The SUNY Plattsburgh Counseling Center tells students not to wait for a crisis before taking care of their mental health. “Historically we’ve been taught that if you’re struggling with mental health issues it’s a sign of weakness or a character flaw,” Kristina ...

Adirondack Land Trust names two volunteers of the year

KEENE — The Adirondack Land Trust recognized two scientists as its 2021 Volunteers of the Year for their work to engage people in conservation through natural history. Ray Curran, of Saranac Lake, and Dan Spada, of Tupper Lake, are volunteers together in many endeavors, including the ...