Thursday, August 27, 2026

Daily Digest: Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through her early-childhood literacy program

Also: Troy man charged with attempted murder in alleged shooting, police say • ValleyCats fall in fast finish to Bird Dawgs
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Thursday, August 27, 2026

 
 

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Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through her early-childhood literacy program

As the nation mourns the passing of American icon, musician and philanthropist Dolly Parton, many recognize the impact of her early-childhood literacy initiative, the “Dolly Parton Imagination Library,” for youth in the local community.

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Troy man charged with attempted murder in alleged shooting, police say

The Troy Police Department announced Wednesday that they arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged shooting that occurred last week.

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ValleyCats fall in fast finish to Bird Dawgs

TROY, N.Y. — The Tri-City ValleyCats had their quickest home game of the 2026 season timewise (2:20), but came up on the wrong side of the score, falling to the Down East Bird Dawgs, 5-2, on Jurassic Ballpark Night at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on Wednesday evening. At the plate, Max Mandler (2-for-4) knocked in […]

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2026 Reader’s Choice contest voting still open

The Troy Record wants to know your area favorites. Cast your votes in the 4th Annual Readers’ Choice contest.

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From a horse stall to the Travers: Miranda’s remarkable rise

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Even as assistant trainer Enrique Miranda delights in the success of Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo and approaches Saturday’s Travers Stakes with confidence, he reminds himself of how far down he once was. The same person who climbs aboard the 5-2 Travers favorite every morning and has much to do with his development recalls the days when his heavy drinking ruined so many relationships that he had nowhere to go. With nowhere to sleep, he secretly bedded down for three nights in a horse stall at Santa Anita. “I try to remember those […]

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Review: ’13 the Musical’ at Cohoes Music Hall concentrates on teenage angst

As you leave the Playhouse Stage production of 13 the Musical at Cohoes Music Hall, you are forced to reconsider what the term children’s theater really means

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ECHL: Shenendehowa graduate named new Thunder head athletic trainer

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The Adirondack Thunder announced on Wednesday that the club has named Niklas McKone as the team’s new Head Athletic Trainer. A native of Clifton Park, New York, McKone is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, where he graduated in 2015. He went on to attend Ithaca College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2019. McKone continued his education at Clarkson University, completing a Master’s degree in Biology in 2021 while also completing an internship. McKone brings extensive collegiate athletics experience to the Thunder. He spent three years at Union College, where he […]

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NCAA WOMEN’S LACROSSE: Syracuse adds ex-UAlbany midfielder Cook

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse women’s lacrosse coach Regy Thorpe added one of the America East’s top midfielders to his roster, announcing Tuesday that Paisley Cook will join the Orange as a transfer from UAlbany. Cook, a two-time First Team All-America East selection and the conference’s reigning Midfielder of the Year, brings three seasons of Division […]

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HORSE RACING: Andrew Champagne’s Saratoga bankroll, selections, analysis, Day 37

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — BANKROLL: $1,040.83 Singer, songwriter, and American hero Dolly Parton passed away Tuesday. If you can spare four minutes, go watch her performance of “Jolene” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. She’s accompanied by a litany of world-class musicians, with the Zac Brown Band playing backup and artists like Pink, Pat Benatar, and Sheryl Crow contributing on vocals. It got in my head at about 1 pm Tuesday and hasn’t left. As an additional gift, I bestow upon you an all-time “dad joke.” My friend Joe lost a ton of weight recently thanks […]

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