News across Essex County

The quiet season: A fall kitchen in Tupper Lake
Settling into the cooler days of fall calls for a warm weather mushroom risotto, shared by a Tupper Lake writer and cook

Town of Schroon takes Climate Smart Community pledge
A group of community members created the Town of Schroon Climate Smart Community (CSC) Task Force in August

Tales of the Adirondacks, past and present: Preserving my Adirondack legacy
OurStoryBridge shares a story from a passionate Adirondacker about preserving the environment and his family's legacy

Schroon Lake Library manager retires, welcomes new manager
Aubrey Slaterpryce took over as the new manager of the Schroon Lake Public Library when former manager Jane Bouchard retired

Adirondack Land Trust, ACF and Fort Ticonderoga welcome new members
Multiple Adirondack region organizations welcome new board members, volunteers, staff and trustees

Students join effort to restore Follensby Clear Pond
An inside look at a senior project, a native water grass and the Adirondack Park’s first-ever aquatic plant restoration

60-year-old found dead in water under Ausable Chasm bridge
Plus: Forest Rangers tend to injuries and assist with putting out a ground fire.

Fall festivals, concerts and other Adirondack region events
Events throughout the Adirondacks this week include multiple Oktoberfest celebrations, live music and community presentations

Lake Placid Film Festival announces 2026 lineup
The film festival will include 30 short films and 10 feature films showcasing the creativity of filmmakers from around the world

Fly of the Week: Pompier Salmon Fly
As an ode to a Montreal firefighter, this pattern is thought to be best on a summer day.

Near-peak and peak foliage arriving in the Adirondacks
Foliage changes continue throughout the park with the most significant colors in the northern and western regions

Adirondacks rank #1 in U.S. for fall foliage
New data from Priceline names the Adirondacks the No. 1 destination for viewing bright fall foliage colors, surpassing areas like Aspen