News across Franklin County

Beech leaf disease spreading deeper into Adirondacks
Beech trees are suffering from the rapid spread of disease with no known cure.

Lake Champlain botanical garden’s hunt for a home
The idea for a world class botanical garden in the Champlain Valley was inspired by a group of women planting lilacs.

OurStoryBridge Listens: Is the EPA abandoning its mission?
OurStoryBridge shares a discussion from the Adirondack Council about how federal funding cuts have a negative impact on the region

SUNY chancellor announces applications open for Outdoors for All grants
SUNY's Outdoors for All program provides opportunities for more students and community members to enjoy the state's environment

Paddle first, pedal next
A boat to bike adventure amongst friends.

Solitary sandpipers fly south
The Northeast region sees many birds migrate south, including the solitary sandpiper, which occupies abandoned nests

North Country Community College opens fall semester with new opportunities
North Country Community College is seeing enrollment growth in health programs as well as digital design and advertising

Selection of poems by Adirondack poet George Cassidy Payne
George Cassidy Payne shares a series of poems involving themes including nature, spirituality, time, competition and more

Tahawus Trails: Turning seasonal trail work into a lifelong career
How a beloved summer job turned into a successful business

Arthur Crocker: Adirondack environmentalist and peacemaker
Arthur Crocker began a lengthy campaign of protection of the Adirondack Forest Preserve at the Tahawus Club

Exhibit exploring 200+ years of Black experiences in the Adirondacks to open summer 2027
ADKX will open a new exhibition in 2027 showcasing a full perspective of the Adirondacks with the inclusion of Black community history

Latest news headlines
Here's a look at news from around the Adirondacks this week