News across Essex County
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

Preserving history, reducing waste: Inside a new architectural salvage warehouse
AARCH opens a space in Keeseville to connect homeowners with special items for renovation projects.

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

Salmon 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

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

An Adirondack farm-to-plate success story
Essex County stands out in number of values-driven farms, direct-to-consumer sales.

Adirondack Rail Trail sees more than 210K users in first year of operation
Data points to strong numbers of local riders, walkers alongside visitors

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

State 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

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