Archive » September 2009 » News

Contentious race scrambles party lines

NEW SCOTLAND A uniquely contentious election is on the horizon and the candidates are aligned by their stances on development rather than by their political parties.

Thomas Dolin

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND His first term dominated by controversy over development, Democrat wants another two years as supervisor.

A retired lawyer, Dolin, 70, was a town judge for 14 years before taking the supervisor’s post.

Seven hurt in school bus crash Friday

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND Four students, two drivers, and a bus aid are not seriously injured after a pickup truck collided with a short school bus last Friday.

Gracie and Clyde

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Lost Labrador finds romance in Pine Bush before being reunited with his owner

GUILDERLAND Leslie Evans loves her dog.

Duncan uncontested for highway super

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND Democrat Darrell Duncan is heading into his ninth election for the highway superintendent’s post. He is not being challenged.

He likes representing the community, Duncan said.

Diane Deschenes

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND Spending almost a decade in the clerk’s office, Democrat has seen a number of changes and is seeking another two-year term.

Penny Barone

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND Republican is making a second run for the clerk’s office.

GTA offers scholarships for future educators

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND Guilderland High School seniors who plan to work in education may apply for a $2,000 college scholarship from the Guilderland Teachers’ Association.