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I was talking yesterday with Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau, who was unveiling his village’s new “6er” program, designed to convince people to come check out the cool little mountains that ring his community.
“I talk to...
UPDATE: No environmental activist has suggested that a wilderness or Adirondack land parcel be named after themselves personally. The text below has been corrected to clarify this point.
This week, a group called Adirondack Wild unveiled a...
Your mid-day mental health break. Watch and enjoy!
The editorial board of Denton Publications — the newspaper chain based in Elizabethtown that covers much of the Adirondacks — has come out with a full-throated endorsement of casino gambling in the Park.
“Towns like Newcomb, Port...
Last week we reported that parents in some of the North Country’s local schools are pushing back against the increasing reliance on standardized testing in New York State. In fact, they’re boycotting the third and eighth grade testing still...
Features
Audio Series:The Adirondack Attic
Andy Flynn uses the objects people make, use, and leave behind to tell stories about the life and times of the region.
Wildfires Require More Resources: Johnsburg Blaze at 170 Acres
Aug 21, 2002 — Wildfires continued to grow on Tuesday, with forest rangers and volunteer fire crews battling a major blaze in the town of Johnsburg. The state continued to build its fire-fighting forces, adding army helicopters and re-enforcements from out of state. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
Winds and Low Humidity Fuel Fires
Aug 20, 2002 — It was another tough day Monday for fire crews across the North Country. Steady winds and low humidity fueled blazes in Johnsburg and Wilmington. Brian Mann has this update.
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Cedarlands Conservation Deal Near Long Lake Draws Praise, Raises Eyebrows
Aug 16, 2002 — Conservation groups in the Adirondacks are praising a deal that will protect more than four thousand acres of forest and shoreline near Long Lake. But the project also allows a prominent environmentalist to buy a 60-acre piece of shoreline property. As Brian Mann reports, a plan to build a private home on the parcel has drawn sharp criticism: Go to full article
Ames Closing will Cost Hundreds of North Country Jobs
Aug 15, 2002 — Ames Department stores are going out of business. And with 327 stores nationwide and almost 22,000 employees, the impacts reach far and wide. As Jody Tosti reports, hundreds... Go to full article
Adirondack Debate: Hunting Camp Development
Aug 09, 2002 — The Adirondack Park Agency will hold a public hearing to decide the future of an eight-lot subdivision in southern St. Lawrence County. The developer says seven new... Go to full article
Special Report: Roman Catholic Priest Shortage Reshapes North Country Life
Aug 08, 2002 — The Roman Catholic Church has been a powerful force in the North Country since the region was settled by whites hundreds of years ago. But the once-firm fabric of community... Go to full article
Adirondack Scenic Railroad's 10th Anniversary
Aug 07, 2002 — July marked the 10th anniversary of restored train service in the Adirondacks. A decade after its first excursion, this non-profit group still relies on volunteers to run the... Go to full article
Kid Radio: Praise For Summer, From Summer Camp
Aug 07, 2002 — It's summer camp season. Hundreds of kids around the north country are swimming and hiking, earning merit badges, practicing their musical instrument--even making radio. ... Go to full article
On The Road: Bicycling In the Adirondacks
Jul 31, 2002 — With the Lake Placid Ironman grabbing headlines recently, the Adirondacks can feel like a place for hard-core athletes to test their strength and endurance. But the... Go to full article
In Conversation: Health Care Issues Facing the North Country
Jul 31, 2002 — Brian Mann talks with Chandler Ralph, CEO of the Adirondack Medical Center, about the serious challenges facing the region's healthcare industry: high rates of uninsured;... Go to full article
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