News across Essex County
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Published 71 minutes agoClosing 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
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Published 5 hours agoSalmon River Valley Plein Air Festival announces 2026 award winners
Earlier this month, artists from across New York State and beyond came to Malone to spend five days painting outdoor scenes
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Published September 26Global 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
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Published September 25Catching views from Stillwater fire tower and rescuing a loon
Gary Lee shares an experience climbing a fire tower and rescuing an injured loon over the dam at Twitchell Lake
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Published September 25Great Camp Sagamore’s annual gala raises more than $220,000
The Sagamore Institute raised funding to support its educational programs, events and community experiences
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Published 10 hours agoAn Adirondack farm-to-plate success story
Essex County stands out in number of values-driven farms, direct-to-consumer sales.
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Published September 26Part 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
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Published September 26State awards $25 million in capital funding for 65 volunteer fire departments
Among recipients of state funding, four North Country fire departments received support totaling more than $2 million
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Published September 26New York state energy experts give overview on data centers in rural areas
Environmental impacts, energy needs of AI weigh on Adirondack residents
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Published September 25Gov. Hochul designates Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day
Sept. 25 was chosen to honor the life and legacy of country music singer Dolly Parton to highlight her iconic song "9 to 5"
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Published September 25Fly of the Week: Cosseboom Salmon
This pattern has a mysterious past and a long debated history.
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Published September 25Peaked Mountain: A worthy climb
A scenic hike with worthy swim spots.