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Der Navigator @markld97123.bsky.social · 18m

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Macdonough Monument: History Of Plattsburgh's Famous Monument - ClassicNewYorkHistory.com

The Macdonough Monument was erected in 1926 in tribute to Naval Commander Thomas Macdonough's victory against the British during the Battle of Plattsburgh

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 37m

The Clean Water Act became law 51 years ago today. Vital to protecting our rivers, lakes, and streams—and every community that depends on safe, clean, and abundant water.

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Der Navigator @markld97123.bsky.social · 35m

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Adaptive Mountain Biking In The Molalla River Recreation Corridor

YouTube video by Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

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Der Navigator @markld97123.bsky.social · 39m

Laura Secord (born 13 September 1775 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts; died 17 October 1868 in Chippawa [Niagara Falls], ON). During the War of 1812, Laura Secord walked 30 km from Queenston to Beaver Dams, to warn British Lieutenant James FitzGibbon.
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Laura Secord

Laura Secord, née Ingersoll, Loyalist, mythologized historic figure (born 13 September 1775 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts; died 17 October 1868 in Chippaw...

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Der Navigator @markld97123.bsky.social · 1h

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Farmers' market going back to riverfront

Years ago, the weekly farmers' market drew people to the Albany riverfront on Saturday mornings. It will do so again starting next spring. Maybe this is old news, but I wasn't aware of the planned re...

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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 6d

Marcia Gauvin and Chris Leister pedaled 1,700 miles over four years to reach their goal. They’ve created a free online guide to encourage others to do the same. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

Retired Bethel Couple Gravel Biked All 252 Towns in Vermont

Marcia Gauvin and Chris Leister pedaled 1,700 miles over four years to reach their goal. They’ve created a free online guide to encourage others to do the same.

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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 4d

The tip line acts as the central national hotline for the public to report issues to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including suspected undocumented immigrants.

ICE’s National Tip Line in Williston May Soon Add 100 Staff | Seven Days

A Williston office houses ICE's national tip center. Federal documents show it may soon add 100 people to process tips for immigration authorities.

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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 2d

While the program is available to any adult who has Medicaid and needs a high level of care, it has been especially popular in Burlington’s tight-knit Bhutanese-Nepali community.

Program Pays People to Care for Older Adults at Home

Vermont Comforts of Home is popular in Burlington’s Bhutanese-Nepali community. The program pays caregivers a stipend to provide nursing home-level support.

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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 1d

“I know that this decision will upset many, and delight others, but in this political climate I must keep my family safe,” Douglass wrote in his statement.