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New party formed as GOP candidates battle in primary

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — Two of the candidates vying for the Republican line in next month’s primary are also being endorsed by a new party, called New Scotland FIRST.

National debate on health care hits home

by Saranac Hale Spencer

BETHLEHEM — Few people came without prejudice to a forum on health-care reform last Tuesday.

Two distinct camps moved among each other in the glow of a setting sun in the Elm Avenue park in Delmar.

Knox Dems pick candidates

by Saranac Hale Spencer

By Zach Simeone

Voorheesville seething with poets to crown a laureate at Smitty rsquo s Tavern

by Philippa Stasiuk

VOORHEESVILLE — In the pointed language of a poet, Dennis Sullivan uses one word to describe the poetry scene in Voorheesville: seething.

Traffic study underway to make Dr Shaw Road safer

by Anne Hayden

Hilltown primaries for 3rd-party lines

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

By Zach Simeone

HILLTOWNS — On Sept. 15, voters will decide which Hilltown candidates get to run on third-party lines in the fall elections.

Good grooming and daycare for dogs come to New Scotland

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — Sheila Kelle clips sculptures from the coats of her clients.

The young owner of Pet Styles approaches her craft with an artist’s eye and practicality.

Third moratorium extension

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — Albany County’s planning board has made the opposite recommendation as the town’ planning board regarding the extension of a moratorium on large-scale commercial buildings in town.

Jury still out Fate of former judge Spargo rests on lawyers rsquo La Canard luncheon

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Jury still out: Fate of former judge, Spargo, rests on lawyers’ La Canard luncheon

By Zach Simeone

Obituary

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

George Van Etten opened his farm to all

KNOX — A hard-working and frugal man, George Van Etten loved farming his land and providing for his family.

After a long illness, he died in his sleep at his Knox home on Aug. 22, 2009. He was 76.

Newcomers challenge Dems in small-party primaries

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — Several town candidates will battle for lines with the Conservative and Independence parties in the Sept. 15 primary election.

Roundabout proposed for Guilderland Center school board weighs in

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — School board members are enthusiastic about a proposal to build a roundabout in Guilderland Center.

ldquo Every penny spent on legal bills rdquo says Nelligan

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Now that Matthew Nelligan is running for a seat on the Guilderland Town Board, questions have been raised about funds he solicited for legal action when he was a schoolteacher.

Nelligan forms new party still on GOP line

by Anne Hayden

Councilwoman Marie Dermody audits town

by Anne Hayden

By Zach Simeone

RENSSELAERVILLE — After being hounded for years by citizen watchdogs at its monthly meetings, the town board is taking steps to examine and correct some mistakes in its inner workings.

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