Budget committee discusses sale of fairgrounds
While plans for the 165th annual Essex County Fair are well into the works, the fate of future fairs may be up to the Essex County budget committee.
Ancient anglers
Notes from the North Woods
The recent thaw has raised the expectations of many local anglers for another early ice out, as any of the region’s lakes and ponds were free and clear of ice for the opening day of trout season on April 1st.
Wild-land fire adventures
Conservation Conversations
Are you are getting bored with your life? Do you like the outdoors and hard physical activity?
Lewis Family Farm sells land to CATS for preservation, trail corridor
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) purchased two parcels of land from the Lewis Family Farm that conserve important wildlife habitat and provide for public hiking trails.
Essex County leaders push for SAFE Act repeal
Full board to vote March 18
Members of a special SAFE Act task force voted Monday, March 11, to seek a resolution from the full board asking the state to repeal the controversial gun laws which started taking effect Jan. 15.
Saranac Lake 6er mountain hiking program gets official logos
The Village of Saranac Lake has chosen official logos for its new Saranac Lake 6er Program and will be soon licensing them to vendors who wish to sell official “6er” gear and apparel.
Turning back time
Notes from the North Woods
According to most calendars, the spring season officially arrives during the month of March.
Habitat heroes!
Conservation Conversations
What’s so cool about March is that we have finally broken over the hump of winter and entered a time zone where there is enough light to finally get something “real” done after getting home from work.
Essex County may decide their SAFE Act stance March 18
Essex County may have their official stance on the controversial SAFE Act in resolution form for a special meeting that would be held March 18.
Bolton's 'Winter Break Party considered a success
The town of Bolton Recreation Department, known for sponsoring activities that brighten area residents' lives, devises yet another crowd-pleasing event.
County, state official debate SAFE Act
During the Feb. 25 Ways and Means Committee meeting, county supervisors talked about pursuing a resolution that would be sent to the state concerning the SAFE Act, which set a band on guns deemed as assault weapons, magazine capacities and extends background checks on weapons and ammunition.
A fish tail
Notes from the North Woods
As winter begins a slow transition towards spring, my enthusiasm for the coldest season has already begun to diminish.
Tie one on!
Conservation Conversations
March is around the corner and with a tuft of grass showing here and there, the spring fever for trout fishing and turkey hunting starts my blood pumping.
Gore Mountain Restaurant Races results released
Skiers from around the region competed
Officials from the Gore Mountain ski center recently released the results of the annual Restaurant Races, held Jan. 28. In all, there were 55 skiers who participated, representing five teams.
Savvy young drivers outwit adults piloting wacky sleds downhill
Wacky homemade sleds, created and piloted by both adults and children, evoked laughs, cheers and occasional trepidation in the annual Krazy Downhill Derby held Feb. 23 in Chestertown.
