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For the Dems

by Rachel Dutil

Wukitsch says he’s learned on the bench



Checked in at the library

by Saranac Hale Spencer





ALTAMONT — Heavy lifting happens in the morning at the Altamont Free Library, and some days it reaps more rewards than others.

For town clerk

by Rachel Dutil

Dems’ incumbent Deschenes challenged by GOP’s Barone

Democratic incumbent Diane Deschenes is being challenged by Republican Penny Barone. The town clerk serves a two-year term and earns an annual salary of $49,499.

Guilderhaven say

by Jarrett Carroll

Give me answers about animal shelter


GUILDERLAND — The arguments between Town Hall and Guilderhaven have been mute for the past two years, but the organization’s members now want answers.

For town clerk

by Rachel Dutil

Barone challenges Democratic incumbent Deschenes



NEW SCOTLAND – Penny Barone is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her Aunt Lyn Holmberg. Barone, a Republican, is challenging Diane Deschenes, a Democratic incumbent, for town clerk.

Two priests guide thriving Christ the King parish and school

by Jo E. Prout





GUILDERLAND — Christ the King Church has two new priests to meet and guide its growing parish.

Highway super runs unopposed

by Rachel Dutil





NEW SCOTLAND – Darrell Duncan is hoping to win his eighth election as the town of New Scotland highway superintendent. Duncan, a Democrat, is running unopposed.

He has held the position for 14 years.

Albany FSA to close

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

County office buys the farm



ALBANY COUNTY — Local farmers are disappointed and angry that the federal farm-service office in Albany County is slated to close.

Unconstitutional quot

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Offending signs snagged in Voorheesville



VOORHEESVILLE — Some campaign signs began showing up in the village before the law allowed.

In New Scotland

by Rachel Dutil

Campaign issues focus on growth



NEW SCOTLAND – As this still-rural town faces increased development pressure, issues this election season center on how growth should be handled and the role the public should play in planning for the town’s future.

Officials say

by Tyler Schuling

‘Political operatives’ can fill out ballots



RENSSELAERVILLE — Following the Conservative Party primary, some of the town’s Conservatives criticized the absentee ballot process, which election officials said this week is legal.

Knox farmer riots for austerity

by Tyler Schuling

The Astyks cut energy use to 10 percent of American average



KNOX — No one has ever rioted for austerity. Until now.

For supervisor

by Rachel Dutil

LaGrange touts "youthful energy"


NEW SCOTLAND—Douglas LaGrange says that it is important to have leadership and a "youthful energy" in a town supervisor. He is running for the post on the Republican Party line against Democratic challenger, Thomas Dolin.

The psychology of wizardry

by Jo E. Prout

Professor Jennings uses Harry Potternovels to explore "attachment, friendship, and intimacy"

Hope Vigil planned for October 14

by Tyler Schuling





ALBANY — The Hope Vigil is an annual event to honor the lives of those who have killed themselves and to help survivors through their grief.

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