Therapy dogs help kids read at library

Therapy dogs help kids read at library

CLIFTON PARK (Oct. 7) -- See Dick read. See Jane read. See Spot listen. Listen, Spot, listen. Listen to Dick and Jane read. OK, the children aren't named Dick and Jane, and the dog's name is Kasey. But she does listen to children read every month or so at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library.

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Murphy greets constituents at new Clifton Park office

Murphy greets constituents at new Clifton Park office

CLIFTON PARK (Oct. 5) -- Rep. Scott Murphy opened his fourth office in the 20th Congressional District by holding a question-and-answer session with his constituents. But with a line of people wanting to say their piece, the congressman became more of a listener than an answerer. As might have be

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Clifton Park buys farm's development rights

Clifton Park buys farm’s development rights

CLIFTON PARK (Oct. 5) -- Cloverdale Farm has been in the same family for 4 generations. But 3½ years ago, it looked like that would change when the family went to the town of Clifton Park with a proposal for a 33-lot development on the property. Not that the family was enthusiastic about giv

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Congressman to open local office

Congressman to open local office

CLIFTON PARK (Oct. 2) -- Congressman Scott Murphy, a Democrat from Glens Falls who represents Southern Saratoga County, will be holding an open house celebrating the grand opening of his newest district office at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. He will use it as an opportunity to hear from residents of h

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Church's new service includes coffee

Church’s new service includes coffee

CLIFTON PARK (Oct. 2) -- Candlelight. Tables with flowers. Hushed conversation and low-key music. Fresh brewed cups of joe. Southern Saratoga's newest coffeehouse? No, it's the area's newest way to worship. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will offer its new "Out of the Box" service every Sunda

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Scout to lead playground painting

Scout to lead playground painting

CLIFTON PARK (Oct. 2) -- Tyler Kimmey already had an Eagle Scout project planned when his scoutmaster approached him with an idea from the town of Clifton Park. The Kids Corner's wooden playground at Clifton Common needed to stained, and town officials were looking for someone to lead the volunte

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