News across Franklin County

Part 6: The president and his fishing guides, 1926 summer White House
The summer ends and President Calvin Coolidge concludes his time in the Adirondacks after a few more fishing outings

New York state energy experts give overview on data centers in rural areas
Environmental impacts, energy needs of AI weigh on Adirondack residents

Fly of the Week: Cosseboom Salmon
This pattern has a mysterious past and a long debated history.

Peaked Mountain: A worthy climb
A scenic hike with worthy swim spots.

COMMENTARY: Do we really need more ‘Forever Wild’ land?
The region should prioritize community support over multi-million dollar land acquisitions

Massive lakes formed as glaciers retreated from Northern New York. A geologist thinks they need new names.
As technology advances knowledge of ancient lake boundaries, a retired SUNY professor aims to unite researchers around a common naming convention that also pays homage to Indigenous peoples.

Fall color outlook: What to expect in the Adirondacks
Shades of red, orange and yellow are starting to pop up as fall begins.

Fall foliage continues to emerge across New York state
The Adirondacks are leading the most significant changes this weekend.

Miniature mysteries: Lichen moths
Brightly-colored painted lichen moths, unlike their drab counterparts, are day-flying moths, feeding on lichen and algae

The Adirondack 46: One last hike
Becoming a 46er was 10 years in the making for Laura Ykema, but the experience brought welcome growth and change

Part 5: The president and his fishing guides, 1926 summer White House
The Adirondack summer of 1926 continued for President Coolidge as he continued to fish as frequently as he could

Lake Champlain cooperative announces treatment to control sea lamprey
A single sea lamprey can kill the equivalent of approximately 40 pounds of fish in year, a significant parasite in Lake Champlain