KEESEVILLE — Bike the Barns, a half-day bicycle tour centered around farms and the region’s local food movement, is set for Saturday, Sept. 21. The tour, co-hosted by the Adirondack North Country Association and Bike Adirondacks, features a 22-mile road...
The Adirondack Diversity Initiative Symposium, Creating Inclusivity in North Country Communities, will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 10 am to 3:30 pm at Paul Smith’s College VIC, in Paul Smiths, New York. Organizers hope this community gathering will...
SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack North Country Association and its North Country Center for Businesses in Transition have teamed up with other organizations across the region in an effort to better understand the potential economic impact of the retirement of...
By Skylar White (News Intern), in Bloomingdale, NY Carter Rowley is sticking a giant thermometer into a pile of what looks like dirt. “Right here, I just turned this pile. Can you smell it?" Rowley asks. I think it smells...
By Anthony F. Hall Founded in the 1880s by Congregationalist ministers and for decades a feeder for New England’s toniest prep schools, Camp Dudley is steeped in its own, unique traditions. Among them, it may be surprising to learn, is...
PLATTSBURGH — The Town of Plattsburgh has been designated a Clean Energy Community by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). This prestigious recognition is part of NYSERDA’s initiative to support municipalities in implementing clean energy solutions...
Climate Voices of the Adirondacks A spotlight on Adirondackers working toward a better planet Meet Jennifer Perry, an Adirondacker who helps run two composting programs in the area. Climate change is here, she said, and this is one way to...
Renewable energy experts say the law is needed to improve reliability for future storms By Chloe Bennett Following intense storms in the North Country that caused outages for many residents, Sen. Dan Stec, R-Queensbury, called for amendments to the state’s Climate Leadership...
TICONDEROGA | During its collaborative annual meeting at Fort Ticonderoga, Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) spoke on the power of partnerships, recognizing the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) for its continued leadership in regional economic and community development. With...
by Aaron Carbonne BLOOMINGDALE — Dozens of locals packed the Hex and Hop brewery on Wednesday to learn about the history of a hill around three miles away, currently called N***o Hill, and to show their support to the U.S....
Manager, staffer resign from local Tractor Supply after company cuts DEI Elizabeth Izzo, Managing Editor RAY BROOK — The general manager and an employee of Tractor Supply in Ray Brook have resigned and more are considering quitting after the company...
by Sydney Emerson SARANAC LAKE — A couple of hours before Tri-Lakes Pride began on Sunday, a different kind of rainbow appeared on Main Street: ADK ArtRise’s new technicolor community mural, “Welcoming and Belonging.” The mural is comprised of 32 panels...
by Aaron Marbone SARANAC LAKE — In the middle of the third annual Tri-Lakes Pride event on Sunday, a brief but powerful rainstorm hit Riverside Park. After everyone huddled under the tents dotting the park for a few seconds, Eli...
Saranac Lake bike business changes hands, after difficult journey SARANAC LAKE — Justin Oliver was surprised by the size of the crowd gathered on the Main Street sidewalk in the rain Saturday to watch him cut the ribbon on Silver...
How traditional ecological knowledge is shaping Adirondack research By Chloe Bennett For decades, the Adirondack Park has housed piles of scientific research on its natural systems. Academic scientists and independent researchers use the park to survey water, forests, animals and...
Clayton, NY — As people around the world commemorate Earth Week, the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) invites North Country community members, stakeholders, educators and advocates to convene around current clean energy issues at the regional nonprofit’s annual Clean Energy Conference. The two-day...
Compost for Good — in partnership with Clarkson University, AdkAction and the Adirondack North Country Association — Thursday announced the launch of its new series of education and outreach campaigns. The goal of the campaigns is to enhance community engagement...
SARANAC LAKE — Tangleroot Farm in Essex, and Tucker’s Black Ang s Ranch in Brushton, have both been awarded a loan through the Adirondack North Country Association regional nonprofit’s SOIL Loan Fund. The farms will receive zero-interest loans to use...
The Adirondack North Country Association is getting the word out about new clean energy funding available to communities. New York’s “Clean Energy Communities 3.0,” launched in December, makes $25 million in grants available for clean energy projects across the state....
SARANAC LAKE | Over 100 women attended the Women in Business Conference “Inspire and Ignite” on March 7 hosted by the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The conference was held at the Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center and women...
