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Golf Icon, Dottie Pepper, Brings Contemporary Christian Music to her Hometown

Golf fans may remember Dottie Pepper’s dominant outing at the 1999 Nabisco Dinah Shore tournament where she shot a record 19-under par to win her second major title. Followers of the sport may recognize Peppers from her extensive commentating career on the Golf Channel and CBS.…

More Than Shopping: September Workshops at the Farmers’ Market

A trip to the farmers’ market can fill your shopping bag, but it can also leave you knowing something you didn’t know before. This September, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is offering four hands-on Wednesday workshops where participants will learn a new skill, meet local experts,…

DiscoveringGeorge Foster Peabody, with Glenn Underwood

Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum will host a presentation focusing on the life of American banker and philanthropist George Foster Peabody, presented by author and artist Glenn Underwood. During this program, taking place on September 9 at 7 PM, Underwood will…

$400,000 in Funding Available to Help Close the Digital Divide

Community organizations across the Greater Capital Region have an opportunity to receive funding to help more residents access the technology, skills and support they need to fully participate in today’s increasingly digital world. The Digital Equity Coalition of the Capital…

Franklin Community Center’s Largest Fundraising Event Returns

Franklin Community Center announced the return of its Fall Affair, the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year. Now in its second year, this event will take place on Thursday, September 17, at Saratoga Casino Hotel from 6:30 to 8 p.m. bringing together friends,…

Roohan Realty Welcomes Bridget Naughton

Malta 5K Returns, Proceeds Benefit Local Non-Profits

The 17th annual Malta 5k will be held on Saturday, September 12, at TEC-SMART on 345 Hermes Road, beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration for the 5K road race is $35, and $40 on the day of the event. For Malta5k registration, ages 12 and under and those 70+ can register…

Spa Catholic’s Ladies Soccer: From Verge of Dissolution, To Lofty Ambitions

Three years ago, the Saratoga Central Catholic Ladies Soccer team was at risk of dissolving due to lack of coaching. Fortunately, Brian Venn, whose daughter plays for the team, volunteered to step into the head coach roll. When Venn along with assistant coach Tony Nucrea took…

26th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge Supporting Saratoga Bridges

Saratoga Bridges’ 26th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run will return on Saturday, September 26th at 9:30 a.m. at the Columbia Pavillion in Saratoga Spa State Park. This family and wheeled-friendly event is for all ghosts and ghouls who want to run, walk, or…

Caroline and Main Celebrates 10-Years in Business

Caroline and Main— a boutique shop located on the corner of Broadway and Caroline Street in Saratoga just crossed their 10-year anniversary. Local and elected officials gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony last week with the Saratoga Country Chamber of Commerce for the…

West Point Professor says he's being pushed out for teaching human-caused climate change

Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing West Point, alleging that his contract isn't being renewed because he teaches that “humans influenced climate change,” violating his First Amendment right.

Senate minority leader: new Congress must focus on affordability

There is broad speculation that Democrats may take control of both houses of Congress following the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says there is one thing that must be addressed if that occurs.