
Feature | August 16, 2026
A Campfire Story About Rip Van Winkle
By Scoop the Mountain Eagle
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Feature | August 16, 2026
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Event | August 16, 2026
NORTH BLENHEIM — The New York Power Authority (NYPA)’s Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center will hold its annual “Touch-a-Truck" event and safety fair at Mine Kill State Park on Saturday, August 22, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dozens of vehicles from NYPA, the Department of Transportation and other local organizations will be on display during the event. Family-
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Event | August 16, 2026
Save the Date September 19th 10-3 Historic Mariaville - Then and Now – a Journey from the 1800s to the present at the Duanesburg Historical Society Research and Archive Center, 450 Quaker Lane in the Hamlet of Quaker Street. duanesburghistorical.com
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Feature | August 15, 2026
What a pennysaver gets right and what local publishing might become next
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News | August 15, 2026
SEWARD — August 10, brought a packed meeting room to the Town of Seward for its regular meeting. The residents who stepped in saw a welcome donation. If you have ever attended a meeting in the town, you remember the hard chairs that they had. Well those chairs are now in storage and have been replaced with new chairs. Sterling Insurance, of Cobleskill, was g
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Event | August 14, 2026
Climb the stairs as the fire tower system was developed in New York State, had great success, then adjusted to societal changes. Have we gotten to the top yet? What will the future view hold? Join us for a presentation that will include the development of the fire tower system across the state. We will then hear why the towers ceased to be used for fire spo
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Feature | August 14, 2026
The Mountain Eagle's Principles of Stewardship
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News | August 14, 2026
ANDES —This year's Andes Community Day was the most successful yet, thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers. Organizer Cindy Taylor said she had received a lot of feedback that it was the “best community day they could remember.” There were more floats, including a special focus for local farms. The farms took time out of their busy season, which “says a l
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News | August 14, 2026
WINDHAM - “Dempsey Strong” is the message delivered by Windham Hose Company No. 1 volunteers including (left to right) fire chief Jordan Braren, fire commissioner Dan Conlon, Garry and Joanne Tompkins, first vice-president Mickey Begley, president Michael Scarey, treasurer Eric Goettsche, Greg and Dawn Thorp and Jim Scarey III. The department contributed pro
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News | August 14, 2026
WINDHAM - The century mark has been reached by Pete O’Brien, a deeply-respected resident of the town, World War II veteran and past commander of VFW Post #1545 in Windham. A ceremonial procession of well-wishers took place, driving past Mr. O’Brien’s residence between the hamlets of Maplecrest and Hensonville, led by volunteer firefighters from Hensonville a
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