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Part 2: The longest log slide in the Adirondacks

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Motorized vehicles in the wilderness? Here’s what you need to know about new DEC accessibility rules

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GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS MEDICAL AID IN DYING ACT INTO NEW YORK STATE LAW

Governor Hochul states that the bill’s guardrails will ensure integrity of patient decision and preparedness of medical institutions, February 6, 2026 – Governor Hochul today signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live. This historic bill signing comes […]

Feb. 7 A.I. Training Course Offered – Hands on Training

Meet the Adirondack ski jumper in his first Winter Olympics

Tate Frantz, native of Lake Placid, is representing Team USA in Milan Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story

Border patrol stop at SUNY Potsdam rattles community

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$5 million housing grant is a ‘game-changer’ for Lake Champlain-Lake George region

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Champlain Area Trails Announces Ownership of Twin Valleys Outdoor Education Center

News Release of Feb. 3, 2026 – Lewis, NY– Champlain Area Trails (CATS), a community-supported non-profit and accredited land trust dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, conserving land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley, is proud to announce that it has successfully raised the necessary funds to purchase […]

Grand Opening Food Waste Collection Program in Peru

Peru, NY, February 3, 2026 – As advertised, Clinton County Health Department and Casella Waste Systems personnel were in Peru this morning explaining their joint food collection program. Peru is participating in a pilot program to determine how many residents will participate and, if they don’t, what can be done to encourage participation.  Americans typically […]

Amid financial struggles, Village Mercantile in Saranac Lake could close

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The North Country Chamber of Commerce presented its Annual Awards

Plattsburgh, NY The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted its 114th Annual Awards Dinner on January 30th at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Warren Ballroom. This year’s sold-out celebration welcomed 500 guests for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration. This year’s award recipients, including Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, […]

From widow to pioneer physician: The life of Plattsburgh native Dr. Charlotte Norton

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Jim Douglass, a man devoted to serving his community

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, January 31, 2026 –  Family and public service define Jim Douglass.   After 16 years on the Peru Town Board, including 12 years as Deputy Supervisor, Jim did not seek reelection last November. He explained why, saying, “We have a good board. I’m glad there’s new blood on the […]

CANCELED: Cordâme

Dear Friends, Hill and Hollow Music regrets to announce the cancellation of the Cordâme concerts scheduled at Lake Forest on Saturday, January 31st and the Saranac Methodist Church on Sunday, February 1st. In April 2025, the award-winning Montreal chamber music (jazz) ensemble applied for a U.S. visa to travel here for these concerts. In the nine […]

Herb Brooks statue to be unveiled in Lake Placid on Jan. 31

The statue of 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks will be unveiled Saturday in the Lake Placid Olympic Center Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

First Phase of State Museum Transformation Introduces Major Exhibits, New Dedicated Kids Zone, Café and Gift Shop Reopenings, and Launch of Visioning Task Force

Governor’s $150 Million Investment Begins Multi-Year Modernization of Museum Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa today announced the launch of Phase One of the transformation of the New York State Museum. Made possible by Governor Hochul’s historic $150 million investment in the Museum’s future, the initial rollout includes major new exhibits, […]

Clinton County Announces Appointment of New Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport

January 28, 2026 –  Clinton County, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sharrowas the new Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport, effective immediately. Sharrow brings more than 20 years of diverse aviation experience spanning airport management, airline operations, aviation planning, and engineering. He is an Accredited Airport […]

Tales of the Adirondacks past and present: Smashing historical myths by Kate Messner

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NY’s child poverty rate is still one of the worst in the nation

“In many upstate cities like Syracuse, Binghamton, and Rochester, the number of children living in poverty is upwards of 40%.” Click here for the NCPR story 

North Country At Work: Piloting ships through the St. Lawrence Seaway and around the world

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Plattsburgh Public Library Continues Monthly “Lifelong Learning for All” Series

Plattsburgh Public Library continues its monthly speaker series, Lifelong Learning for All, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the library auditorium on the second floor. The series brings local experts to the library to share their knowledge with the community. All are welcome. Each session includes a half-hour presentation followed by Q&A/discussion. […]

Building on success: Nonprofit plans 22 additional homes for Lake Placid

Homestead Development Corp. looks to create affordable homes for middle-class buyers Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Historical Association February Event Schedule

February 20 presentation features Peru history February 10, 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh.  Profiles from Portraits – stories of the remarkable soldiers who were stationed at the Plattsburgh Reservation between 1890 and 1920 as revealed through the portrait collection at the Clinton County Historical Association with military historian Thaddeus Booth […]

Construction underway for new $1.7 Billion Public Health Laboratory

Wadsworth Center Has Grown Into the Largest and Most Diverse State Public Health Laboratory in the Nation, Protecting the Health of New Yorkers and Communities Far Beyond State’s Borders Albany, NYS News Release of 1/26/26 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced construction is officially underway for the planned $1.7 billion state-of-the-art public health laboratory that […]

Federal agency cancels sending Vermont workers to assist ICE in Minnesota

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