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LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Agriculture in the classroom grows roots in Essex County
December 09, 2025
Food educators with Cornell Cooperative Extension teach kids about nutrition, food supply and the local farming community.
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Labor shortage in remote Adirondack towns threatens essential services
December 02, 2025
With only one job seeker for every 22 square miles, plenty of jobs remain open in Hamilton County towns.
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Discussion time: What housing solutions would work best for your community?
December 01, 2025
Many communities have watched residents leave because they couldn’t find affordable places to live.
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Fears of ICE raids spark debate in Saranac Lake
November 19, 2025
Village trustee’s attempt to weigh in on immigration enforcement results in watered-down resolution.
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Feathers in flux: The wild makeover of a molting finch
November 11, 2025
A Purple Finch in the midst of molting makes for a strange yet essential part of the bird’s life.
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Trombley Landing Trail: An easy trek to the Raquette River
October 09, 2025
This is part of a series of “low peak” hiking options in Franklin County.
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EV drivers face charging deserts in rural Adirondacks
September 29, 2025
That strategy of focusing on major highways has made it challenging for EV owners traveling in the more rural areas of the park.
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Wildfire burns for week in Adirondack wilderness as drought-like conditions persist
September 24, 2025
Forest rangers battled a week-long wildfire near Bear Lake while rescuing multiple hikers across Essex County.
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Shrinking schools, strong communities
September 03, 2025
If trends of the past 19 years continue, the Adirondack Park could lose 6,660 more students by 2034.
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Goodman Mountain: A civil rights pioneer’s enduring legacy in the Adirondacks
August 21, 2025
In its trail description, Protect the Adirondacks also advocates using the time to take a broader view of the fight for social justice.
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In rural Northern New York, drag culture breaks down barriers
August 18, 2025
Performers defy small-town stereotypes, blend artistry, resilience and community one show at a time.
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