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I was able to catch a portion of the Deep Water Literary Festival in the Digital Gallery at the Narrowsburg Union. There I was immersed in “The Other,” an interactive audio/visual installation, in which actors read the letters of Capt. Robert Walton to his sister Margaret Saville. He talked about his travels, including his encounter with Victor Frankenstein.

For something completely different, there’s a song in my cold, black heart. This time, the culprits are Rodgers and Hammerstein, the dynamic duo that dominated the Great White Way for decades … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 6/21/22

A.M. Homes will read from Jeanette Winterson's "Frankisstein" at the 2022 Deep Water Literary Fest.

For the love of books

NARROWSBURG, NY — If you love the world of books, do not miss the Deep Water Literary Fest. It takes place from Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19, and is a gathering of literary luminaria at … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 6/17/22

Butterflies make the best accessories to a garden.

Sweet drinks are made of these

Rain, rain, go away, but please come back another day. Preferably a weekday, when I’m stuck inside between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., with enough days before the weekend to dry up nicely. more

BY HUNTER HILL | 6/8/22

Narrowsburg dazzles. The beautiful river, the majestic eagles, the sense of history, the festivals, the parades, the charming bridge saying, “You can leave, but you’ll be back.”

Dive into Deep Water Literary Festival

Someday, someone will write a book about Narrowsburg. Until then, we are lucky to have our very own literary festival, which the New York Times calls, “Epic. Everything that Amazon is … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 5/26/22

The greasers take the stage at a recent performance of "Grease" at the Honesdale Performing Arts Center.

Rising Stars cabaret, the Civil Air Patrol and more

Rising Stars cabaret to support performing arts HONESDALE, PA — The promising talent of Honesdale Performing Arts students will be showcased at the first annual Friends of Operetta Night of … more

5/19/22

The Tusten town board deliberating on the fate of 93 Main Street.

Tusten makes town hall decision

TUSTEN, NY — It’s a rare town board meeting where a $3 million grant is the second most discussed item on the agenda. The Town of Tusten opened its May 10 board meeting by announcing a … more

By LIAM MAYO | 5/18/22

"Cerulean Sunset Over Sawkill Pond" by Vito DiBiasi.

Milford Aquifer threatened by development

Milford’s community and legislative representatives have a stark choice. Do they pursue door number one—protecting the Milford Aquifer/Springs for future generations? Will they meet … more

By VITO DIBIASI | 5/5/22

Traveling internationally is an amazing experience. Just make sure you've taken all the medical precautions before you go.

Preparing for international travel

Being knowledgeable about communicable diseases is essential when traveling to any country or region in the world, including in the U.S. The number of people striking out to more exotic locations … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX, M.D. | 5/5/22

Alan Carroll from Sullivan Renaissance, left, and Wendy from the Narrowsburg Beautification Group pose before a truck of collected trash at the Tusten chapter of the Upper Delaware Council's 2022 Upper Delaware Litter Sweep.

Parks and recreation areas

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) held its second annual Upper Delaware Litter Sweep the week of Earth Day, April 22 to 30. The litter sweep brought communities on both … more

By LIAM MAYO | 5/3/22

Braving a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens, 16 teams jumped into the lake.

Subzero Heroes ice jump raises nearly $60,000 to fight Alzheimer’s disease, and more

New funding for Pike County nonprofits MILFORD, PA — Nonprofits headquartered in Pike County and that were impacted by COVID-19 can apply for up to $25,000 in aid. The Pike County … more

4/6/22

Evan Padua, a guide with Sweetwater Guide Service, with a boatload of trash during a river cleanup event.

Appreciating the Upper Delaware

The Upper Delaware is an amazing resource and treasure for us who live near and recreate within its watershed. It is a complete ecosystem, a river that brings life, death and everything in … more

By EVAN PADUA, Sweetwater Guide Service LLC | 4/6/22

Members of Farm Arts Collective march down Narrowsburg's Main Street during Riverfest 2021.

Put this one on your fridge

Narrowsburg, NY is very community-minded. Civic pride abounds. There’s always something to do. Smart citizens plan ahead, so with that in mind get out your calendars and make sure to protect … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 3/29/22

A panoramic view of the Delaware Water Gap and Pennsylvania’s Mount Minsi. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area incorporates 40 miles of the Middle Delaware National and Scenic Recreation River and offers more than a hundred miles of hiking trails, 28 miles of the Appalachian Trail, a state forest and state wildlife management areas.

Should the Delaware Water Gap become a national park?

Debunking myths about Delaware Water Gap’s national park designation “The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation bill authorizes the creation of a 72,000-acre national park... A full … more

3/23/22

A section of Route 209 between Raymondskill Road and Route 729 within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was closed on March 17 due to erosion.

NPS to close US Route 209

BUSHKILL, PA — A section of US Route 209 between Raymondskill Road and Route 739 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will be closed as of 8:30 a.m. March 17 due to a … more

3/17/22

The Esopus was dammed in 1913, creating the Ashokan Reservoir. The reservoir supplied water to a growing metropolis downstate. Bishops Falls and the surrounding areas, most in the town of Olive, were forced out of existence or forced to relocate through eminent domain. In all, about 2,300 people were relocated, more than 500 buildings were moved or demolished, 11 miles of railroad track were rerouted, and 32 cemeteries were moved to make way for the Ashokan Reservoir.

Taking our water

ONLINE — New York City has clean water because it comes from a pure source: our rural mountains. But there is nothing natural about the way that water gets to the city. To create the … more

3/16/22

Didymo, or "rock snot," is a species of algae that can thickly cover stream- and riverbeds, blocking sunlight from reaching the beds and fish. It only takes one cell to start a colony, according to the National Park Service.

Stop rock snot, the starry stonewort and the spiny waterflea

NEW YORK STATE — Public comment is being sought until Saturday, April 2 on changes to a state-level management plan that affect campgrounds and day-use area generic units. The amendments … more

By A DEC SPOKESPERSON, with an assist by ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/3/22

Funding exists to protect the Milford Aquifer

The following is an edited version of an open letter to the PA Department of Environmental Protection: I am petitioning you from Milford, PA. about a very important issue central to our … more

By VITO DIBIASI | 2/23/22

Don’t forget to recertify your handgun permit, and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region, February 10 to 16 more

2/8/22

3G service coming to an end, new area code in the works and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region February 3 to 9 more

2/1/22

The Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club is making plans for the new year.

Help for qualified families, homeowners and landlords in Pike County, and more

Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club elects officers GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club elected officers for 2022 at its January 6 meeting, held at the First Aid Squad building. … more

1/25/22

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