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Thomas and Cring donate new bandstand with old look

ALTAMONT — A developer who has worked on multiple projects here is donating a new stage with an old look to the Altamont Fair.   

GUILDERLAND — Pamala McQuate has returned to her roots.

“I specialized in color correction,” she said of her 15 years as a hair-coloring expert.  “When I got sick at the age of 32… it was from snorting coal tar chemicals all day.”

WESTERLO — Yesterday, a 77-year-old woman from Medusa was killed in a car accident at the intersection of routes 401 and 404 in Westerlo. 

GUILDERLAND — Walgreens is worth half-a-million dollars less than what it was originally assessed for, since the town board settled last week with the company in a split party-line vote.

FMS students bring rare butterflies to life

GUILDERLAND — “One female laid eggs,” said Alan Fiero on Tuesday with the sound of victory in his voice.

Pickup hit by drunk driver, rolls over

 GUILDERLAND — After being hit by a drunk driver, a truck rolled over in front of the Metro 20 Diner last Sunday night, according to police.

By Zach Simeone

VOORHEESVILLE — As Atlas Copco Comptec saves money and water, the village of Voorheesville is making up for monetary losses.

HILLTOWNS — If a community wind project were built in the Helderbergs, it would be the first in the state.  Results on a year-and-a-half study in Knox were reported, but the consultants said the next step is up to the public. 

HILLTOWNS — If a community wind project were built in the Helderbergs, it would be the first in the state.  Results on a year-and-a-half study in Knox were reported, but the consultants said the next step is up to the public. 

GUILDERLAND — Michelle Lentini began a familiar trip last Friday, but ended up spending several days in Albany Medical Center.

GUILDERLAND — Five months after a contentious reappointment, Donald Csaposs stepped down from his post as chairman of the Economic Development Advisory Council.

Board concerned over unhealthy school foods

GUILDERLAND — As the district moves towards serving healthier foods at school, some board members still expressed concerns at their meeting on Tuesday night.

GUILDERLAND — Music here will dig a well for a thirsty village thousands of miles away.

Profile in courage: World War II combat hero says we can learn from our mistakes

By David S. Lewis

ALTAMONT – Sixteen-hundred World War II veterans die each day.

GUILDERLAND — An elderly man was hit as he walked across Route 20 last week, according to Guilderland Police.

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