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Mountain laurel checks all our boxes: it’s native to our area, beautifully ornamental and thrives in the shade.

What’s better than a bevy of blooms in the summertime? If you’re living in the woods, you might think flowers bloom only in the sun. But there are some pretty petal-icious plants … more

By SHARON PEDUTO | 6/22/22

This summer, be sure to look up at the arboreal beauty above you.

Editor's Letter: Of trees and wood

Dear readers, It seemed spring was an eternity of cool, damp weather, and now—bam!—here we are in summer already. Summertime, to me, means poking around in my gardens, walking along … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 6/22/22

Shinedown performed at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, July 5, 2019.

What to see, what to do

In New York: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 845/583-2000; bethelwoodscenter.org 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY About: “Located 90 miles from New York City in Bethel, NY, our lush … more

5/27/22

Hello, summer; glad you’re here

For decades, summer has been the time when the region comes alive. What that life looks like has changed in some ways. The music has changed; there’s more theatre. Fewer canoes and more … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/27/22

Geetha Natarajan, from Wayne, NJ, was overcome with emotion at the opportunity to meet her idol Melissa Gilbert. "I still watch the seven seasons of Half Pint all of the time. I still can't believe I have met her now, she said.

The founding fish rules the weekend

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — In what was undoubtedly a preview of the frenzy of the 2022 summer season, Shadfest 2022 showcased activities from Port Jervis to Hancock and everywhere in … more

Photos and story by LAURIE STUART | 5/25/22

It was a full house as the Highland Town Board dealt with the constable suspension, moving of Eagle Park, establishment of a town-sponsored day camp and setting rates for short-term rental application and permitting fees.

Full house in Highland

ELDRED, NY — A full audience was in attendance at the May 10 Highland Town Board meeting. They heard about summer plans for a full-day six-week day camp for Highland youth, a permitting process … more

By LAURIE STUART | 5/18/22

Bringing adventure to life with Catskill Travelers

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — There is so much to see in our region. All it might take is a bit of travel. If you’ve wanted to get out of the house, need a break, or want to see something new, … more

5/5/22

Valentines for Vets and more

What's going on in arts, leisure and the community February 3 to 9 more

2/2/22

Kids tired of the cold?

ALBANY, NY — Basil Seggos, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), announced that online registration for DEC’s 2022 summer camps program will … more

12/15/21

My son’s motto is “You pick 'em, I eat 'em.”

Backyard blackberries

August is a month for making memories. School starts back up and parents document the first days with admittedly more glee than their young academicians. The final days of summer are celebrated … more

By HUNTER HILL | 9/1/21

Watching these young people sing and dance their little hearts out is more than nostalgic for me.

Throwback Thursday [Photo gallery]

For those of you who don’t spend endless mind-numbing hours online (like me), it’s a thing. So much so that it’s even made it to The Google. “Throwback Thursday is an … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 7/14/21

Once upon a time, this enclosed porch was used for sleeping in on hot nights. There was plenty of ventilation and you didn't have to worry about visits from bears.

Staying cool without an air conditioner

If this rainy summer ever breaks and the skies clear for more than one day at a time, the sunny weather will also bring those nights—the ones where the temperature goes down from near-100 to … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 7/14/21

Staying cool this summer

It’s finally summertime and the animals have been feeling this heat, especially those few days when the temperatures reached more than 90 degrees. When the weather is as hot as it has been, … more

By CHELSEA GRASSE | 7/7/21

Honesdale’s 53rd Annual Summer of Events [Photo gallery]

HONESDALE, PA — After a year's hiatus, Honesdale’s 53rd Annual Summer of Events is back in full swing and sweet sounds filled Central Park once more. The event features free live music each Monday and Thursday throughout the summer. more

By LYLE T. GALLOWAY | 7/6/21

The longest day

June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of this year. It provides about 17 hours of daylight and is the official beginning of summer. This means that anglers can be on the water until at … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 6/30/21

This lovely northern catalpa tree grows just outside my dentist’s office in Milford, PA. The white blossoms and large heart-shaped leaves are attention-grabbers. Catalpas typically flower about seven years after planting and yield bean-like seed pods filled with inch-long seeds that are fringed at the ends.

Blossom abundance!

Two of the blooming beauties we are blessed with here in the Upper Delaware River region that have recently launched their showy displays are the northern catalpa tree and the mountain laurel shrub. … more

By SANDY LONG | 6/23/21

New York and Pennsylvania are peppered with gorgeous lakes, ponds and streams, not to mention our glorious river, so be smart, be safe and enjoy all that summer has to offer.

Welcome to the neighborhood

It’s hard to believe that summer is already upon us, especially for those of you who are new to the region and thought that winter would never end. On the flip side, spring was particularly … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 6/23/21

Barefoot

My mother liked to make rules. She liked to say, “No going barefoot until the date of June 8,” which happened to be her brother Quinten’s birthday. It didn’t mean much, … more

By KRISTIN BARRON | 6/16/21

Family Growth

I hope everyone is OK and staying healthy. It’s nice to be able to go out and do some fun things. I already booked a vacation to Aruba in the fall. My family is getting bigger, bigger and … more

By EILEEN HENNESSY | 6/9/21

Michael A. Carpentieri joins Eldred Central School District as its new Elementary Principal.

DEP approves Keystone Landfill expansion and more

Public safety commissioner headed for North Carolina MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County Commissioner of Public Safety Rick Sauer will be leaving his position effective Friday, July 9. He has … more

6/9/21

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