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 Monday, May 26, 2025 | | |
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e-edition obituaries | | | | RENSSELAER, N.Y. — Local sheriffs, commodores of yacht clubs, members of the Coast Guard and NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation gathered at the Albany Yacht Club in Rensselaer to warn boaters of the safety measures for the summertime. “As we kick off boating season, I want to urge everyone — whether you’re boating, fishing, […] | | | | | The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the first state record fish of the year. On May 3, while shorefishing with his son, Dylan Kampnich, Dexter reeled in a 37-pound, 9-ounce channel catfish from Black River Bay in Jefferson County. Kampnich's record-breaking catch surpassed the previous state record catfish caught in 2022, also from the Black River, by 13 ounces. "We are so fortunate to have incredibly diverse and affordable fishing opportunities across the state," DEC Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton said. "Congratulations to Mr. Kampnich on his record-breaking catfish. This catch is a great example of what New York's […] | | | | | LATHAM, N.Y. — Cohoes resident Paul Bailie was recently promoted in the New York Army National Guard during a recent ceremony at the Army flight facility in Latham. Bailie, who was promoted to colonel, has also taken command of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade. He succeeds Col. Jason Lefton, a Niskayuna resident, who had commanded […] | | | | | SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is mourning the loss of trainer Christophe Clement, who died 59 at home in the presence of family. The native of Paris, France, enjoyed success at the top levels of the sport for more than three decades, including a Classic win in the 2014 Grade 1 Belmont Stakes with Tonalist for owner Robert S. Evans. "Every now and then a rare individual comes along and distinguishes themselves in the way they approach life, rising to the top of their game and positively impacting those around them. Christophe was a […] | | | | | SUMMER CAMPS: The Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) still has space remaining in some of its very popular summer camps. Camps are offered in half and full days and are based out of the VAE Studios at 48 Main Street, North Bennington. Visit vtartxchange.org to sign your child up for any of these camps. We are […] | | | | | Local thinkers are pushing for de-extinction, and the slate of tools and tricks that accompany it, but others say it's a dangerous distraction. | | | | | A wave of new — and, often, younger — owners have helped the community dramatically expand, intensify and diversify. | | | | | Programs to connect rural Americans are ensnared in Trump administration policy shifts. | | | | | Sunday, May 25, 2025 OUTDOOR TENNIS: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. at 10am. Call Singles Outreach for location and information. 518-452-6883 or email at sos@singlesoutreach.org. POTLUCK DINNER: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. at 2pm. Nominal fee. Bring a dish to share. You don't have to eat alone! Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. […] | | | | | By LEANNE ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is the baby at 62. Together, they have decades of experience with yoga. Only now, it involves a chair. Chair yoga adapts traditional yoga poses for older people and others with physical […] | | | |
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