🌱 How did Cape Vincent’s ambulance squad uncover over $157,000 in losses?

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• How did Cape Vincent’s ambulance squad uncover over $157,000 in losses?

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Library and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 78, low: 70.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• DiNapoli: Former Cape Vincent ambulance squad chief arrested for allegedly stealing over $157,000 for himself and others (perugazette.com) — Cape Vincent residents should know that state and county authorities have charged the former chief of the local ambulance squad with allegedly diverting more than $157,000 in unauthorized pay and benefits. A forensic audit found issues with salaries, bonuses, vacation payouts, and overlapping work hours, and the former chief is due back in Jefferson County Court on August 18.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cape Vincent

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Saturday August 15

• Second annual TIERS Gala →
  Absolute Breeze Event Center, 33596 County Rte 4, Clayton
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27

• Friends of the Library →
  Cape Vincent Community Library, 157 Real St, Cape Vincent
  4:00 pm

Saturday August 29

• Stroll on Broadway Music Fest 2026 →
  Cape Vincent Village Green, 357 Broadway St, Cape Vincent
  5:00 pm

Wednesday September 2

• Senior Planet Gmail Tips & Tricks Workshop →
  Cape Vincent Community Library, 157 Real St, Cape Vincent
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Sister Hazel →
  The Clayton Opera House, 403 Riverside Dr, Clayton
  7:30 pm

Friday August 7

• Annual Birkhead Lecture →
  Thousand Islands Land Trust, 135 John St, Clayton
  10:00 am

Monday August 10

• Sports Physicals @ Sand Bay Campus
  Thousand Islands CSD Clayton, NY 13624
  8:00 am
• Veteran Support Group →
  Hawn Memorial Library, 220 John St, Clayton
  12:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Global Studies Regents Review @ 8:00 am
  Thousand Islands CSD Clayton, NY 13624
• Family Recipe Potluck →
  Hawn Memorial Library, 220 John St, Clayton
  3:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• Town Comprehensive Plan Meeting
  Town of Lyme Meetings 12175 NY-12E, Chaumont, NY 13622
  6:00 pm
• Town Board Meeting 7pm @ Municipal Building in LaFargeville
  Town of Orleans 20558 Sunrise Ave, La Fargeville, NY 13656
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CareGivers Home Care posted a job opening for 9am-9pm (Cape Vincent) Personal Care Aide (PCA) Jobs in Cape Vincent. Apply here.
• Envoy Air Inc. posted a job opening for Airport Agent - Ramp and Customer Service in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape Vincent here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Watertown

• Basketball camp at Watertown housing complex gets green light to continue (wwnytv.com)
• Watertown City School district appoints four administrators (nny360.com)
• S'Miles for Children's Miracle Network: Mid-Month Meet-Up (samaritanhealth.com)

Adams

• Eclipse, meteor shower and planet parade: Guide to the August 12 astronomical trifecta (fox5ny.com)

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