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Insight: Andy Sepcie
Andy Sepcie has always embraced opportunity, even when the road was uncertain.
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Insight: Carol Arnold
Carol Arnold has always believed in the power of taking the road less traveled. As the oldest of ten children
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Insight: Clyde Rabideau
Clyde Rabideau has led a unique life as the only person in New York State to have been elected mayor of both a city and a village.
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Insight: Helen Nerska
Helen Nerska (Allen) spends her retirement rooted in the North Country, weaving a rich tapestry of history, advocacy
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Insight: Matt Boire
Matt Boire has spent over three decades contributing to the North Country’s growth through economic development,
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Insight: LeeAnne Ruff
By Michelle St. Onge | Photos by Twenty-Six & Co. Hometown: Natick, MA and Richfield Springs, NY Family: Husband of 37 years, Jonathan;...
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INSIGHT: Carol Blakeslee-Collin
Carol Blakeslee-Collin’s life is a rich tapestry of storytelling, history, and community engagement,
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INSIGHT: Pat Leary
Pat Leary’s journey from wild teenager to successful entrepreneur is a tale of grit, resilience, and an unwavering work ethic.
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INSIGHT: Ben Bradford
Passionate about helping people — whether it’s helping people purchase a car, raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society or
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INSIGHT: Gary Favro, Esq.
Serving as a federal judge whose decisions often have life changing consequences for other people is a job that Plattsburgh native Gary Favr
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Insight: Beth Hill
From a young age, Beth Hill has been insatiably curious about the world around her.
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Dr. Joe Donnery
By Michelle St. Onge Photo by Jessica McCafferty Hometown: Highland Falls, NY Family: wife, Kathy; two adult children; and dog, Onyx...
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Insight: CJ Madonna
By Wendy BakerPhoto by Jessica McCafferty Hometown: Glens Falls, New York Family: Wife Marsha, son John and daughter, Katie Occupation...
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Insight: Scottie Emery-Ginn
By Justine Parkinson | Photo by Jessica McCafferty Hometown: Richmond, VA Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering & MBA,...
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Insight: Heather Couture
By Michelle St. Onge Photo by Jessica McCafferty Hometown: Malone, NY and Alton Bay, NH Family: Eric, husband of 28 years; two grown...
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Barbara Rice
By Michelle St. Onge | Photos Supplied Hometown: Saranac Lake Family: Husband Chad McCarthy and son Cal Rice Education: B.A., Business...
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Insight: Wouter Rietsema
By Michelle St. Onge | Photos Supplied Hometown: Avon, Connecticut Family: Spouse, Loretta; three grown children, Annelieke, Gus and...
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Insight: Brian Monette
By Michelle St. Onge, Photo by Jessica McCafferty It’s difficult to drive very far in the greater Malone area without passing a Monette...
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Carol McLean
By Michelle St. Onge | Photo by Jessica McCafferty Restaurants have always been a second home for Carol McLean, owner of Irises Cafe and...
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