News across Essex County
Accessibility program at Great Camp Santanoni changes gears
AARCH to operate new wheelchair-accessible shuttle, while electric wheelchairs move to Frontier Town

Lakeside School recognizes childcare as central to thriving community and economy
A child care organization in Essex emphasizes the importance of providing such services for the good of the region

Closing the loop: How community composting builds a more self-sufficient Adirondacks
Composting provides communities throughout the Adirondacks with a full circle of growing healthy foods, without wasting scraps

Global health summit in Saranac Lake tackles the shifting threat of dengue fever
The Trudeau Institute hosted a summit to discuss ongoing evaluation of treatments for the battle against dengue fever

Great Camp Sagamore’s annual gala raises more than $220,000
The Sagamore Institute raised funding to support its educational programs, events and community experiences

Adaptive kayaking opens Adirondack waters to paddlers with disabilities
Vermont-based program uses specialized equipment to help people with disabilities paddle independently

OurStoryBridge Listens: Fighting for conservation for 30 Years
Rocci Aguirre, executive director for the Adirondack Council, discusses the conservation challenges impacting the Adirondack Park

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

Playing a part in the plastic debate
Beyond Plastics founder Judith Enck promotes transparency surrounding the tie between plastic producers and federal lawmakers

Law Enforcement Torch Run to honor Special Olympics athletes in Plattsburgh
North Country law enforcement will participate in an event honoring Special Olympics athletes and those lost in the September 11 attacks

Flags on the 46: A tribute to 9/11
Hikers organize a Sept. 11 memorial, with a goal of raising American flags on each of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks

Comings and Goings: Lake George area nonprofits welcome new staff
Three Lake George area organizations welcome new staff and board members to fill specific program areas