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Diversifying the Adirondacks, one whitewater rafting trip (or hike) at a time | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Diversifying the Adirondacks, one whitewater rafting trip (or hike) at a time | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Drivers Urged to Be Alert for Moose in the Adirondacks

If you’re traveling to an outdoor destination this weekend be on the lookout for moose on the move. This time of year, moose are wandering looking for mates, leading them to areas where they are not typically seen. While this improves the opportunities for people to enjoy sightings of a moose, it also increases the […]

ADK reaches deal to purchase Cascade Ski Center – Adirondack Explorer

Source: ADK reaches deal to purchase Cascade Ski Center – Adirondack Explorer

Many races go begging in November election | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Voters will go to the polls Nov. 2 in an off-year election notable for the number of races that are unopposed.

Essex County, but the problem applies in Clinton County Source: Many races go begging in November election | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Voters will go to the polls Nov. 2 in an off-year election notable for the number of races that are unopposed.

DEC on Hiking Parking Permits – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: DEC on Hiking Parking Permits – Mountain Lake PBS

“Pumpkin to Compost” Drop-Off on November 6

Each year Americans dispose of 2 billion pumpkins after they have served their purposes adorning our stoops and porches, according to a recent article in Atlantic magazine. Rotting organic material, such as pumpkins and their innards, when buried in a landfill produce methane – a potent greenhouse gas. AdkAction’s Compost for Good team is announcing […]

The Wild Center to send delegation to U.N. climate talks in Scotland – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The Wild Center to send delegation to U.N. climate talks in Scotland – The Adirondack Almanack

Adirondack Park Agency’s permit changes called into question

Source: Adirondack Park Agency’s permit changes called into question

Lake Placid board plans cannabis law opt out | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Lake Placid board plans cannabis law opt out | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Peru rallies past Saranac Lake to stay unbeaten | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru rallies past Saranac Lake to stay unbeaten | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Authorities: Cover-ups abounded at Adirondack wildlife refuge

Source: Authorities: Cover-ups abounded at wildlife refuge

November Adirondack Regional Blood Center Drives Announced

PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/25/2021) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several blood drives open to the community this month. CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across the region. Here are several opportunities to give blood: · Monday, November […]

Childcare, cell service identified as key to economic growth in Champlain Valley | NCPR News

Source: Childcare, cell service identified as key to economic growth in Champlain Valley | NCPR News

Police: 2 people dead following Tupper Lake camper fire

Source: Police: 2 people dead following Tupper Lake camper fire

Watching the salmon run – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Watching the salmon run – – The Adirondack Almanack

COVID outbreak discovered at Elizabethtown nursing home | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: COVID outbreak discovered at Elizabethtown nursing home | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Paul Smiths College students organize walk out to protest college handling of sexual assault, bigotry reports on campus | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: PSC students organize walk out to protest college handling of sexual assault, bigotry reports on campus | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

2020 U.S. Census Bureau data details North Country population declines and future challenges

By John T. Ryan Peru – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2020 census data.  The North Country data reflects the nationwide rural population declines. Peru’s 2020 population increased by 6.2% since 2000; however, between 2010 and 2020, its population declined by 3.3%, from 7,000 to 6,772. Between 2000 and 2010, Peru enjoyed one […]

Hochul appoints John Ernst chair of Adirondack Park Agency | NCPR News

“Ernst is president of a private investment firm based in New York City.  He owns Elk Lake Lodge in North Hudson with his wife, Margot Ernst.  According to the Adirondack Explorer, Gov. Kathy Hochul approached Ernst recently at a dinner party and asked if he would be willing to take on the position.” Source: Hochul […]

Rangers respond to lost, injured hikers and hunters – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Rangers respond to lost, injured hikers and hunters – – The Adirondack Almanack

Paul Smith’s students to protest harassment and bigotry on campus | NCPR News

Source: Paul Smith’s students to protest harassment and bigotry on campus | NCPR News

Au Sable Forks to vote on new firehouse Oct. 26 | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | Voters in the Au Sable Forks Fire District will go to the polls on Tuesday, Oct. 26

Source: Au Sable Forks to vote on new firehouse Oct. 26 | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | Voters in the Au Sable Forks Fire District will go to the polls on Tuesday, Oct. 26, to decide whether to build a new $5.9 million firehouse to replace old and cramped sp

Tamarack trees face fresh threats – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Tamarack trees face fresh threats – Adirondack Explorer

Exploring Cranberry Lake – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Exploring Cranberry Lake – – The Adirondack Almanack

Pearsall Foundation Announces Grant Awards – The Adirondack Almanack

“The Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation was established in December of 2000 to help improve the quality of life for the year-round residents of the Adirondack Park. Since its inception it has awarded 593 grants totaling over $1,063,000.” Source: Pearsall Foundation Announces Grant Awards – The Adirondack Almanack