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Swept away with passion Musicians praised the Lord as they raised funds to build a school in Haiti

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Our benefit concert for kids in Haiti raised $7,000. Instead of collecting for a room “one brick at a time,” they now can have a whole school!

On Sept. 14, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Delmar hosted “A Heart For Haiti” concert.

Celebrate Judith Wines with us

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The Altamont Free Library’s director is moving on.

Please come to a Community Gathering on Sunday, Sept.28, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Orsini Park to wish Judith Wines, well.

Forty-nine veterans travel to D.C. on the journey of a lifetime

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Don't pollute: eat fruits, nuts and grains

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Last Sunday, hundreds of thousands marched throughout the world demanding action on climate change; 120 world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations Summit on Climate Change. What can we do?

Learn about fire safety at the GFD open house on October 4

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The members of the Guilderland Fire Department are once again preparing for their annual open house, which is being held this year on Oct. 4. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The firehouse is located on the corner of Western Avenue and Willow Street.

Come home to the varsity football game

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No need to board a bus or pay hundreds of dollars for a ticket. Some of the best sports action around is right here in Voorheesville.

Serendipity: Old cloth shared at the library will yield new aprons, sold to hang library art

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A fortuitous happenstance may become a benefit to artists and photographers in the Berne area through a new hanging display system at the Berne Public Library.

At the library's Knitwits knitting group Sunday night, one member said to me, "Jane, I'm told you like old fabric."

BKW is not a wealthy district, but it has a wealth of dedicated and deserving students

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Call to action: School board must partner with community to find answers

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This is an open letter to the members of the Guilderland Board of Education.

Hug your loved ones and thank your civil servants

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Early on the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 20, our daughter, my husband, and I had the unfortunate experience of being part of a vehicle rollover accident on Route 146.

I got some flyers all right: Bluebirds nested in my mailbox

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I thought I knew/ a thing or two/ about the birds and bees/ but there’s more to find/ than the common kinds/ of wasps and chickadees.

I’ve always loved bird watching but it wasn’t often that they would treat me to the entertainment I’ve enjoyed this summer.

Promises made to the Hilltown Seniors have been broken

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Several years ago, the Hilltown Seniors signed their hall over to the Town of Berne. Supervisor Kevin Crosier thanked us and promised the world.

Research shows benefits of K-6 model

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The community came together for the enjoyment of all

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It’s time to thank to all the members of our community who helped make Berne’s Summerfest a rousing success. 

Thanks to all who discovered the Hilltowns

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On behalf of the Helderberg Hilltowns Association, I would like to thank all of the people who participated in the Discover the Hilltowns: Farms and Artisans Tour this past weekend.

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