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African-American Participants in the Women’s Suffrage Struggle

Ausable Chasm, NY – The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association conducted a Centennial Suffrage performance on July 31st at the Ausable Chasm Gazebo. It centered on the three African American women – Ida Wells-Barnett (role-played by Jacqueline Madison), Portia S. Blackiston (role-played by Robin Caudell), and Helen Appo Cook (role-played byJazzy Dunn). Portia spent […]

Initial East Branch restoration project is a go | Sun Community News UPPER JAY | 

Source: Initial East Branch restoration project is a go | Sun Community News UPPER JAY | The Essex County Board of Supervisors green-lighted a project in the Town of Jay to help restore the East Branch of the Ausable River to health, and hopefully reduce the sever

Lake Champlain set for MLF Bass Pro Tour | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Major League Fishing’s, MLF, Bass Pro Tour Aug. 5-10

Source: Lake Champlain set for MLF Bass Pro Tour | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Major League Fishing’s, MLF, Bass Pro Tour is set to visit Lake Champlain, next week, Aug. 5-10, for their sixth regular-season tournament of the season – the Toyota Stage Six at L

Upcoming Events at the Wild Center – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Upcoming Events at the Wild Center – The Adirondack Almanack

Opinion: Sabotaging Trail Deal Was No Way to Protect the Adirondacks  – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Sabotaging Trail Deal Was No Way to Protect the Adirondacks  – The Adirondack Almanack

Experience Outdoors in Lake Placid faces backlash from neighbors

Source: Experience Outdoors in Lake Placid faces backlash from neighbors

Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision

Source: Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision

Women Not to Be Denied

By John T. Ryan If you missed the Saturday, July 31st Champlain Valley Suffrage Centennial Auto Tour opening event this past Saturday, you missed a wonderful presentation. It was held at the Clinton County Historical Association on the Old Base Oval in Plattsburgh. Historical Association Director Helen Allen Nerska assumed the role of local suffragist […]

Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Message In a Bottle – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Message In a Bottle – The Adirondack Almanack

Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

Source: Essex County reports 1 new COVID death | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

Emerald Ash Borer and Ash Trees – A New Approach – The Adirondack Almanack

“Biological control (bio-control) is the practice of importing and releasing natural enemies from a pest’s native range to help manage the target-pest’s populations in areas of introduction. APHIS research into natural enemies of EAB has identified several species of small, female parasitoid wasps that don’t bite or sting, but which seeks out EAB, in order […]

In Lake Placid, more short term rentals means fewer local kids | NCPR News

Source: In Lake Placid, more short term rentals means fewer local kids | NCPR News

As caterpillars turn into gypsy moths, a respite for trees

Source: As caterpillars turn into gypsy moths, a respite for trees

The Proposed Great Schroon Lake (or the Dams that Never Were) – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The Proposed Great Schroon Lake (or the Dams that Never Were) – The Adirondack Almanack

DEC Ranger Rescues Injured Hiker

Town of North Elba, Essex County Wilderness Search: On July 22 at 11 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a pair of hikers reporting that a member of their party was overdue from hiking Mount Marcy in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. Forest Ranger LaPierre responded to the Adirondak Loj parking lot […]

North Country making final push for universal broadband | Sun Community News 

Source: North Country making final push for universal broadband | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN| After plenty of fits and starts, North Country officials believe they see a path to universal broadband coverage with help from federal grant money targeted to wiri

Marijuana in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Marijuana in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

State protects 8,000 acres on Grasse river in St. Lawrence County | NCPR News

Source: State protects 8,000 acres on Grasse river in St. Lawrence County | NCPR News

‘Operation Hard Hat’ hits I-87 construction zones | Sun Community News 

Source: ‘Operation Hard Hat’ hits I-87 construction zones | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD | New York’s ‘Operation Hard Hat’ recently returned to Essex County, netting numerous tickets and infractions along an Interstate 87 construction zone.

Take Time To Enjoy the Peru Town Market

Peru – July 25, 2021 – Many people are having a great time at the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park. The beautiful park is lined with vendors selling a wide variety of local hand-made and hand-grown merchandise. Plus, the ice cream and food trucks are helping everyone enjoy this beautiful, warm summer day. […]

Stress, desperation, homelessness | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Stress, desperation, homelessness | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Residents gear up for 166 annual picnic | Sun Community News REDFORD | 166 years ago the Church of the Assumption was dedicated, and a tradition was set.

Source: Residents gear up for 166 annual picnic | Sun Community News REDFORD | 166 years ago the Church of the Assumption was dedicated, and a tradition was set.

Art, Entertainment and Fun in Keeseville this Weekend

The Keeseville Community Arts Festival is taking place this weekend. There was a huge crowd on Front Street last night and a good crowd this morning. Plein Air painters have been in the Keeseville area all week painting the many beautiful scenes within a 25-mile radius of Keeseville. Their works are on sale in the […]

News Reporter Job Opening

Adk Daily Enterprise @AdkEnterprise NOW HIRING … REPORTER: Adirondack Daily Enterprise and Lake Placid News have an immediate opening for a reporter to cover the Lake Placid region. Email resume, references, samples to Managing Editor Elizabeth Izzo at eizzo@adirondackdailyenterprise.com.