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Our local Haitians remembered
January 23, 2010 SARANAC LAKE — On Jan. 12, a 7.0 earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, followed by at least 51 sizable aftershocks measured at as much as 5.9 on the Richter scale. more »» 
Hiking on the edge
January 16, 2010 KEENE VALLEY — In September, two friends embarked on a trip that few, if any, have done in the Adirondack Mountains — traversing all 46 High Peaks on a thru-hike that took just over seven-and-a hal... more »» 
Wild and arbitrary
January 9, 2010 At the heart of many of the most important decisions now taking place in the Adirondack Park is the concept of wilderness. more »» 
When the drugs stop working
January 2, 2010 (Editor’s note — Once-curable diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria are coming back, as germs rapidly mutate to form aggressive strains that resist drugs. more »» 
Biggest news of the decade
December 19, 2009 Much has changed over the last 10 years in the Tri-Lakes and around the region. more »» 
Plan your First Night
December 12, 2009 SARANAC LAKE — Now in its fourth year, First Night Saranac Lake is the village’s family-oriented, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebratio. more »» 
Wild at heart
December 5, 2009 Few, if any, Adirondackers in the past century have been more tied to the concept of wilderness — as both an ideal and a way a life — than Clarence Petty, who died Monday in his family home in Canto... more »» 
In the ground 150 years, but still alive and kicking
November 28, 2009 LAKE PLACID — John Brown’s body lies a’mouldering in the grave, but not everybody knows he’s a’mouldering in North Elba. more »» 
The price of winter fun
November 14, 2009 Among all the gear you’ll need to bring if you’re planning to go downhill skiing this winter — skis, boots, poles, helmet, goggles — nothing may be more important than your wallet. more »» 
New generation on the GI Bill
November 7, 2009 Several years ago, Josh Robtoy was doing patrols in Iraq, searching houses for rumored weapons and guarding the U.S. Embassy there. more »» 
Mixed feelings about the House that George Built
October 31, 2009 BRONX — From 1923 until 2008, the New York Yankees played their home games in the confines of “The House that Ruth Built. more »» 
Stimulus: Is it working up here?
October 24, 2009 Federal stimulus money has been trickling into the North Country over the past six months, but whether it’s helped to boost the region’s economy or has created anything more than seasonal jobs so fa... more »» 
Where guideboats are born
October 10, 2009 SARANAC LAKE — A guideboat sits overturned and elevated on A-frames above a pile of sawdust. Tools, some dating back to the 19th century, are everywhere. more »» 
D.I.Y. ski hill
September 26, 2009 TUPPER LAKE — The Big Tupper Ski Area was once a regional hub of wintry activity: Local children spent entire winters on the slopes skiing and snowboarding, adults mixed with friends in the bar in... more »» 
How do ya like them apples?
September 19, 2009 PERU — Driving down the straight, narrow country roads in the town of Peru, the farmland seems to stretch on forever. more »»
Different roads on DWI
September 12, 2009 ELIZABETHTOWN — Driving while intoxicated is one of the most common crimes in the North Country, and its prosecution has been a central issue in the campaign for Essex County district attorney. more »» 
Sprague has two police endorsements
September 12, 2009 Kristy Sprague has been endorsed by the Lake Placid and state police Troop B Police Benevolent Associations in her run for Essex County district attorne. more »» 
Garcia has raised, spent more money
September 12, 2009 Over the course of the race for Essex County district attorney, incumbent Julie Garcia has raised much more money than challenger Kristy Sprague. more »» 
Color is coming
September 5, 2009 After a summer that took a long time to feel like summer, with too much rain and cold for most people’s tastes, Adirondackers are turning their thoughts toward fall. more »» |
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