Tomorrow marks the official start of summer vacation for Whitehall-area youth, and kids looking for a way to fill their suddenly clear schedules will find plenty of recreational opportunities at the Rec. Center. The center has released its slate of summer programs and the list includes everything from crafts to sports. Most programs will begin [...]
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Students conduct own verison of Mythbusters
If you eat a piece of food that’s been on the floor less than five seconds, can you avoid ingesting any germs? And which bounces higher, a frozen tennis ball or a heated tennis ball? These questions and many more were considered, hypothesized, and tested as part of Whitehall Elementary School’s annual Science Fair, held [...]
Longtime teachers recognized
The Board of Education bid a fond farewell Monday night to a half dozen longtime teachers. Daniel Mulholland, Karen Devendorf, Dorothy Hart, Penny Whiting, Margaret Sparano and Cheryl St. Clair, all of whom will retire at the end of the school year, were recognized by the board for their contributions to the district. Virginia Rivette, [...]
Watson to retire after 27 years
Whitehall Central School District Superintendent James Watson announced last week he plans to retire from the district he has overseen for nearly three decades. Watson, who is wrapping up his 27th year at the helm of the district, said he will remain on the job until his replacement can begin, likely in the fall. “This [...]
Hampton town board: We aren’t anti-fire department
Members of the Hampton Town Board defended themselves last week against criticisms that they don’t support the community’s fire department. Frustrated by allegations that the town was running an “anti-fire department campaign,” officials reiterated their support last week for the Hampton Volunteer Fire Company, but continue to contend they can’t afford the organization’s contract demands [...]
After delay LARAC releases funds for local concert series
Organizers of area concert series’ are breathing a sigh of relief after the New York State Council on the Arts made a partial disbursement of grant money that makes summer concert series’ possible in a number of local communities. Ellen Butz, executive director of the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) said NYSCA released last [...]
Wool pool next weekend at Fair Grounds
Area fiber producers will have a chance later this month to sell their materials to a national buyer. The third annual Southern Adirondack Fiber Producers Cooperative wool pool will be held June 13-15 at the Washington County Fairgrounds on State Rte. 29 in Greenwich, N.Y. The pool hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. [...]
Scottish Days at Fort Ti
Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate the regions’ Scottish heritage and remember their military sacrifice on June 15. More than 15 clans will participate in this event which will include musket demonstrations, performances by Scottish pipe bands and narratives detailing Scottish military history. Guests can tour Scottish clan tents and vendors to discover more about their connection [...]
See what Vermont has to offer during Vermont Days
Vermont’s cultural and recreational attractions are rolling out the red carpet and inviting the public to experience everything the state has to offer and the best part—it won’t cost you anything. Dubbed Vermont Days, all state-owned historic sites, museums, and state parks will be open to the public—free of charge—June 8 and 9. This offer [...]
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