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Distinct factions emerge from divided GOP

NEW SCOTLAND Nearly half of the Republican Committee has resigned and the remaining members have stripped one of their candidates of support.

Helping in the fight against breast cancer one pink hair at a time

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

VOORHEESVILLE Hair salons are intimate places, where women often talk freely about what is on their minds. The Purity salon in Voorheesville is no exception.

Artist wields chainsaw to release soul from wood

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND A logger turned artist has created a new abstract sculpture for Farnsworth Middle School with the help of its students.

Sphere still here waiting

by Saranac Hale Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND Sphere Development is still very interested in building a Target-anchored shopping center in New Scotland.

Vojnar plans to be buried on his farm

by Jo E. Prout

Firefighters' fund-raiser a thorny issue: Local florists are hurt

by Anne Hayden

GUILDERLAND — Local, independently-owned florists in Guilderland are worried that the Guilderland Fire Department’s annual Valentine’s Day fund-raiser is going to put them out of business.

Fields out

by Saranac Hale Spencer

Stanton, Robinson on New Scotland FIRST line

NEW SCOTLAND Two-thirds of the New Scotland FIRST ticket will likely appear on the ballot in November.

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.