It happens all the time. Lured into the wilderness by the promise of tranquility, a sense of accomplishment or a connection with nature, hikers wade into the Adirondack backcountry at all times of the year. Whether you’re experienced or not, hiking will almost always pose some sort of risk. ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul last month signed a bill into law that will update the state’s election calendar, shifting many local elections that were held in odd-numbered years to even-numbered years. Local election years almost always see low voter turnout, compared to election years with statewide ...

This week’s Straw Poll: On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate Gov. Kathy Hochul’s job performance in 2023? --- This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of Internet users who have chosen to participate.

As of our writing this editorial, 2023 is mere hours from its end. It’s been a whirlwind year, to say the least — there’s been plenty of highs and quite a few lows. One of the best things about the turn of each New Year is the time we get to spend reflecting on everything we’ve been ...

This Sunday will mark the inaugural North Country New Year, the spiritual successor to Saranac Lake’s First Night event. Longtime residents will remember that New Year’s Eve in the Tri-Lakes region was once a fairly muted affair, particularly for those with children or those who are ...

A few days before Christmas, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered a lump of coal to a large swath of New Yorkers. Hochul vetoed a bill last week that would have imposed a statewide ban on non-compete agreements, which tend to prevent workers from leaving their job to work for a rival ...