Jun 18, 2013 — The author of a new book of soup recipes from sixty ski resort towns around the country will be in Lake Placid for a book party on Thursday. Jennie Iverson's Ski Town Soups includes a chili recipe from The Cottage Cafe and a tomato/basil soup recipe from Simply Gourmet market and deli in Lake Placid.

Iverson will sign copies of her book at the Cottage Cafe on Thursday at 3 pm. She told Todd Moe that she has a passion for making soups, and hopes the book appeals to skiers and foodies, alike. Iverson wanted to include as many regional favorites as possible.  Go to full article

Glens Falls, NY, Jun 18, 2013 — Akron Ohio is the Mecca of soap box derby racers and references to "going to Akron" was heard often on the Murray Street hill in Glens Falls this past Saturday. Since being revived 11 years ago after an absence of several decades, the Glens Falls All-American Soap Box Derby has an enthusiastic following. Volunteers were setting up the course by 7 in the morning and by 9:00 about 24 competitors took to the Murray Street hill course. By 3:00 in the afternoon two winners were set to "go to Akron".

The Glens Falls All-American Soap Box Derby website has information about becoming involved with soap box derby racing. The rich history of the soap box derby can be found at the All-American Soap Box Derby web site.  Go to full article

Jun 18, 2013 — State conservation Commissioner Joe Martens is at the center of some of the biggest debates in the North Country.

Under Martens' leadership, the DEC has agreed to reopen the management plan for the rail corridor that runs through the Adirondack Park. He's also a key player in the planning process for tens of thousands of acres of former Finch Pruyn lands that are now being added to the Park's forest preserve.

As the session in Albany winds to a close Martens is also pushing hard to win approval in the state Assembly for a controversial land swap in Essex County. That deal would allow a company called NYCO to expand its mining operation onto state Park land. In exchange, NYCO would purchase roughly 1500 acres that would be added to the forest preserve.

Martens spoke about those issue with our Adirondack bureau chief, Brian Mann.  Go to full article

Jun 17, 2013 — "Dirty Blonde" is running in rep at Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake through August 31.  Go to full article

Jun 14, 2013 — UPDATE: Saturday, June 15, 11:40 am:

Franklin County has lifted its state of emergency.

Emergency Services Director Ricky Provost says water levels are...  Go to full article

Jun 14, 2013 — This weekend, the state will open up portions of two recently-acquired former Finch, Pruyn and Co. timberlands in the central Adirondacks. That will mean more places to go in...  Go to full article

Jun 12, 2013 — This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Created by President Roosevelt during the Depression, millions of young men provided manual labor...  Go to full article