News across Franklin County

Bitten by a dog on a trail? Here’s what to do
How one woman's harmful encounter with a dog on a trail led to a bigger question.

Judge dismisses howitzer hearing, redirecting application back to APA board
It's unclear when the Adirondack Park Agency board may take back up the permit application for proposed cannon testing in Lewis

Native sunflowers: Solar avatars
Native sunflowers in the northern U.S. inhabit woodlands and do well in fields, meadows and floodplains, depending on the variety

Adirondack Wild announces 2026 awards
Adirondack Wild will present awards at its annual meeting for stewardship and efforts to protect the wilderness of the Adirondack Park

Veteran-focused project creates affordable housing in Willsboro
A cooperative project between multiple organizations rehabilitated a Willsboro property creating four new affordable apartments

Saranac Lake man with cerebral palsy walks Adirondack Rail Trail, one step at a time
Tom Techman plans to complete the 34-mile trail in seven sections, ending on Sep. 19 on his birthday.

Hackensack: Not seeing the forest for the trees
Bill Cranker dissects the history and origin of the name of Hackensack Mountain which looms over the Village of Warrensburg

Adirondack Stories: Mitchell Sabattis
Mitchell Sabattis was an Abenaki guide whose bravery and knowledge of the woods was legendary during his time

Downriver on the Raquette
A 10-mile excursion to Tupper Lake.

What the 46 left behind
After becoming a 46er this summer, Jess Heck reflects on her experience, growth and what the journey did for her

Olympic region to host third annual Adirondack Winter Pride in March
Tri-Lakes Pride will host its third season of Adirondack Winter Pride with outdoor activities, entertainment and celebrations

A new troll makes its home at The Wild Center
Artist Thomas Dambo travels from Denmark to Tupper Lake to unveil sculpture that will have permanent place at the museum.