Tag: Cambridge

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    Hudson River artistry, past and present

    Show sets contemporary works at historic homes of Cole, Church By JOHN TOWNESContributing writer HUDSON, N.Y.   Chuck Close’s self-portrait adds a touch of the surreal to Olana, the historic home of the Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church. Peter Aaron photo/courtesy Olana State Historic Site Visitors to the historic homes of 19th century read more

    Hudson River artistry, past and present
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    Former hospital, future resort?

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    By EVAN LAWRENCEContributing writer CAMBRIDGE, N.Y.   A developer has proposed turning the former Mary McClellan Hospital complex in Cambridge, N.Y., into a world-class resort. The hospital, seen here in 2010, was once the largest employer in southern Washington County but has been vacant since 2003. Sean McEntee file photo When a developer came forward read more

    Former hospital, future resort?
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    In lieu of plastic, mushrooms

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    Cambridge mycologist helps company develop fungi-based products By EVAN LAWRENCEContributing writer   CAMBRIDGE, N.Y.Sue Van Hook is convinced that fungi hold one of the keys to saving the planet from choking on plastic. A professional mycologist and a retired Skidmore College senior teaching associate, Van Hook has embarked on a new career as chief mycologist read more

    In lieu of plastic, mushrooms
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    A hard act to follow — Hubbard Hall

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    As founder’s retirement looms, Hubbard Hall seeks a new leader By EVAN LAWRENCE Contributing writer CAMBRIDGE, N.Y.Hubbard Hall, the 19th century opera house that was reborn more than 30 years ago as a performing arts center for southern Washington County, is facing some big changes. Benjie White, the executive director of Hubbard Hall Projects Inc., read more

    A hard act to follow — Hubbard Hall
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    Cows giving way to sheep, alpacas

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    Tour celebrates rise of ‘fiber farming’ in Washington County By EVAN LAWRENCE Contributing writer CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. Dairy cows may predominate on the farms of Washington County, but over the past two decades there’s been a quiet resurgence in fiber farming: raising animals for their wool or fur rather than meat or milk. The transformation will read more

    Cows giving way to sheep, alpacas
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    The landscape is the inspiration

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    By STACEY MORRIS Contributing writer CAMBRIDGE, N.Y.The open fields and rolling hills of Rensselaer and Washington counties have provided inspiration to artists for generations, and every October for the past 10 years, local artists have banded together to give something back. The annual Landscapes for Landsake art show and sale, scheduled this year for Oct. read more

    The landscape is the inspiration