Westport News

More bad news for commuters affected by the loss of the Champlain Bridge . Now the closest ferry service is shutting down.

Irving W. Mauran, 90, of Westport, N.Y., died Dec. 24, 2009, at Community Hospital in Elizabethtown, N.Y. Mr.

Two supervisors' bids for leadership positions on the Essex County Board of Supervisors will apparently become reality as their competitors have decided to drop out of the race.

Taxpayers here turned down a school bond today, seeking up to $500,000 for a backup generator, new security entrance and resurfaced tennis courts.

Schroon Lake Central School has been named one of the best in the nation. The school has received a bronze medal from U.S. News and World Report magazine - making it one of 1,750 schools on the list of 2010 America's Best High Schools.

When he stepped on stage with Gregg Allman to sing the classic song "Melissa," Christopher Robin knew he had made the right choice in pursuing music as his life's work, but then again he never really had any doubts.

You can now view Calendars of Events for today and upcoming weeks? A complete and up-to-date list of local events is now available on every section of PressRepublican.com. PLATTSBURGH - Albany lawmakers can play the blame game all they want, school officials say.

High waters have forced the termination of one of the three ferries serving Champlain Valley residents since the closure of the Champlain Bridge.

A talented group of singers made up of local residents is preparing to add their musical touch to the holiday season.

The Women of Westport at the Depot Theatre located in the Westport, NY Amtrak Station show runs through January 1, 2010.

On Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 the Adirondack History Center Museum is commemorating John Brown on the 150th anniversary of his death and the return of his body to Essex County.

I paddled to Vermont today. A perfect, mild sunny autumn day. Lake Champlain was blissfully empty and so warm that as I crossed from Westport to the east side I kept peeling off layers.

Elizabethtown Community Hospital has installed new equipment that is literally changing the way doctors see their patients.

High Peaks Dental was honored as Employer of the Year by the Champlain Valley Business and Professional Women's Club Oct.

Our Trip Pick of the Week is Lake Placid, a destination that's located "upstate" but worlds apart - and about 6 hours away - from the city.

One question - how is it that a girl who needs public assistance to feed, clothe and house herself and her three children can be at a local bar every Friday or Saturday night? Shouldn't you be home taking care of said children? Better yet, get a job, or two if necessary, start pulling your own weight.

Henry Hommes has been the Essex County Sheriff for 12 years. Now, it appears he will have the chance to add four more.

Officials in Essex County are threatening New York State with a lawsuit for what they say has been poor stewardship of the Lake Champlain Bridge in Crown Point.

Fund.com, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent with Weston Capital Management LLC and its majority shareholders for the acquisition of an equity interest from an institutional shareholder and its founder.

The race between the candidates for Essex County District Attorney is still too close to call after Election Day.::: Unofficial results reported after polls closed Nov.