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‘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.

The Astyks cut energy use to 10 percent of American average



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

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.

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

Dolin says he has credentials, commitment to lead

Hybrids save their owners money over the long haul



If you’re looking for a hybrid SUV, you might have to wait, according to local car salesmen.

Baron supports seniors



NEW SCOTLAND – Democrat Deborah Baron says that she respects the strength of the volunteer corps in the town. She is running for a second four-year term on the town board.





Thousands of miles from their native Andes, alpacas have made a new home in the Helderbergs.

Reilly seeks water

Indian Ladder gets its customers interested in nature



NEW SCOTLAND – One of the goals at Indian Ladder Farms is to get people out into the orchard, away from cars, and interested in agriculture, says the farm’s owner, Peter Ten Eyck.

GOP challenger Schultz says he’ll fight ‘machine’



Supervisor unopposed as four vie for two seats on town board



GUILDERLAND — In a contest similar to the 2005 elections, four candidates are vying for two open seats on the all-Democratic town board and the supervisor is running unopposed.

Voss wants to share planning expertise

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