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By Pat Bradley

Saranac Lake, NY – Retail giant Wal-Mart has announced its interest in building a 121-thousand square foot super-center in the village of Saranac Lake. Most in the community agree there's a need for a major retailer, but some are unnerved by the size of the store WalMart is proposing. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – The American Cancer Society says the number of cancer deaths in the United States is showing a history-making decline for the first time in 70 years. The organization predicts 565,000 cancer deaths in the country this year--a number anti-smoking and cancer prevention awareness campaigns are helping to lower. In New York's Capital Region those campaigns are going strong, with signs of getting stronger.

WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.

By Carrie Saldo

Williamstown, MA – Representatives from over 40 visual and performing arts institutions worldwide are heading to western Massachusetts this weekend. More from

Albany, NY – New Hampshire's Charles Bass joins Alan in the Congressional Corner to discuss ethics reform, new leadership in the House, and the role of the Speaker of the House.

By Carrie Saldo

Great Barrington. MA – An upstart publication based in the Berkshires recently celebrated its first anniversary. Our Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo reports on the effort to launch a glossy regional monthly at a time when most fledgling magazines fail within several years:

By Deborah Runcie

Kingston, NY – In trying to help the growing number of seniors in the region who are in dire straits over the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, the Ulster County Office for the Aging is going to ask state lawmakers to extend the enrollment period.
WAMC'S Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more.

By Deborah Runcie

Newburgh, NY – The Department of Environmental Conservation's plan with Central Hudson Gas & Electric Company to clean-up the waterfront in Orange County, has brought about concern and criticism. The plan is expected to cause major rate hikes for Central Hudson customers.
WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #2913--02/08/06: Things that rhyme with frass

By Pat Bradley

Vergennes, VT – Vermont is the latest state to receive discounted and free heating fuel oil from CITGO, an oil company owned by Venezuela. Vermonters and officials from Venezuela gathered in front of the John W. Graham Emergency Shelter in Vergennes, Vermont on Tuesday for the official announcement. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.