Northern Light NCPR
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An update on the most important news of the North Country
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NoCo Pride, Old Forge hike, Burlington soccer
With rising anti-LGBTQ rhetoric around the country, why Pride celebrations in the North Country are important for connections and community; in Old Forge, the Rondaxe fire tower on Bald Mountain offers sprawling views of the western Adirondacks; and, a soccer club in Burlington was started with the goal of combating climate change. We’ll head to the UVM Virtue Stadium to talk with the founder of the Vermont Green.
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Plattsburgh mural, tunnel warfare, Ontario hike
An upcoming mural in downtown Plattsburgh aims to help prevent and break the stigma around suicide in the North Country; the U.S. Army has stepped up training for tunnel warfare, as more combat scenarios arise like those playing out in Gaza; and, we'll spot the frogs, trillium and birch bark on an afternoon hike through the Larose Forest in eastern Ontario.
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Vermont climate law, tick vigilance, Aileen O'Donoghue
Under a new law in Vermont, state officials can now try to make major oil, gas, and coal companies pay for some of the costs associated with climate change; ticks have become an expected, if unwelcome, part of North Country summers over the last 20 years. That means tick-borne diseases are more prevalent, too; and, astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue joins us to walk us through what to look for in the morning and evening skies.
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Tug Hill waitress, end of session, Keene Arts exhbit
For our series on how climate change is impacting people's lives and livelihoods, we hear from a woman in Brantingham who waits tables at a restaurant on a Lewis County snowmobile trail; New York State lawmakers ended their session over the weekend, leaving a number of issues on the table; and, a new art exhibit in Keene, called "Twists and Turns," showcases the work of Adirondack artists Matt Horner and Mike Kaz.
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