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Testimony: Rennie blood on Rivers's jeans
In a third day of the manslaughter trial, forensic evidence shows blood on jeans, sneakers.
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Move afoot to explore city-manager idea
Plattsburgh businessman Neil Fessette has raised the idea of investigating the possibility of changing the form of government from a strong-mayor type to a city-manager system with a ceremonial mayor.
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Town housing project approved
The Homestead on Ampersand includes 64 apartments in four buildings on both sides of Ampersand Drive in the Town of Plattsburgh.
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Champlain Bridge lights getting fixed
It's not yet known whether the state or the subcontractor who installed the lighting will pay the bill.
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Busy border expected this weekend
Border Protection offers advice for smoother crossings.
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Sister support comes on strong
Despite many medical issues, including cancer and uncontrollable seizures, Tausha Henry is bolstered emotionally by her sister, Stephanie Boardman, who has created a nonprofit to help with medical and other costs.
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Wilder Farm opens Saturday
This year's activities include a Children's Art Show, and the August grand opening of a one-room schoolhouse may include an appearance by two actors from TV's "Little House on the Prairie."
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Of Interest: May 24, 2013
Take a brief look at news of note around the North Country.
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Community Calendar: May 24, 2013
A look at upcoming events, meals, talks, meetings and more.
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St. Mary's invites community to annual bazaar
Festivities include an indoor craft fair, pageant, parade, carnival-style games, prizes, food, live entertainment and more.
- May 23, 2013
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Flash-flood watch in place today
Much of the North Country could see heavy rain develop quickly at times today and into the Memorial Day weekend, according to National Weather Service mapping.
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Tax-Free NY unveiled by governor
Local officials hail initiative that will provide tax-free status to new businesses located on or near universities or colleges in New York.
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Police start criminal investigation into fatal accident
No charges had been filed as of Wednesday.
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Wife testifies in manslaughter case
In Essex County Court on Wednesday, Angela Rivers said her husband, Michael, told her to keep her mouth shut after he took part in the beating of Robert M. Rennie last August.
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Tribe eager to reclaim land
A lawsuit filed in 1982 and nearly settled in 2005 will be the starting point for renewed talks between the St. Regis Mohawks and New York state.
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Former Keene councilor still in jail
DA's Office says embezzlement case still pending against Lawrence Jaques, who allegedly stole nearly $500,000 from employer.
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Locals show support for Boy Scouts
Sponsors of the Adirondack District Scouts gathered at American Legion Post 20 recently for the Friends of Scouting Plattsburgh Breakfast, where keynote speaker and Development Corporation President and CEO Paul Grasso spoke of the value of scouting.
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Testimony: Rennie blood on Rivers's jeans
