County transportation ridership slowly coming back after taking a hit during pandemic By Jak Krouse Essex County Public Transportation bus driver Bonnie Williams would have a lonely job if it wasn’t for the man who moved into Ray … [Read more...] about Easy riding on sometimes-empty buses
Lessons from a carving ‘wizard’
Sugarbush woodworker creates magic in five minutes By Jak Krouse The left third of my wizard’s nose fell to the ground. Woodcarver Mark Paul took the unsightly piece of wood out of my hands and with three strokes restored the wizard's face, his … [Read more...] about Lessons from a carving ‘wizard’
Road work ahead after storms
The bridge over Fishing Brook washed out between Newcomb and Long Lake. This section of road is not passable. Photo courtesy of Discover Newcomb Some routes reopen in the Adirondacks By Jak Krouse With the rain subsiding and the sun … [Read more...] about Road work ahead after storms
Raquette Lake bridge replacement underway
Route 28 project may impact travel and wetlands By Jak Krouse Expect a delay traveling from Raquette Lake to Blue Mountain Lake and beyond through the end of 2025. The state’s Department of Transportation is replacing a bridge over the … [Read more...] about Raquette Lake bridge replacement underway
The future of Lake George? Residents weigh in on priorities for downtown
Community hopes to become latest winner of NYS downtown revitalization grants By Jak Krouse Lake George has opened up the floor to public opinion on what the community should do for downtown upgrades if they were to receive $10 million … [Read more...] about The future of Lake George? Residents weigh in on priorities for downtown
‘Alone’ by choice, in the Canadian wilderness
Off-the-grid Adirondacker puts survival skills to the test on History Channel show By Jak Krouse Like many Adirondack residents, Melanie Sawyer appreciates the solitude of the wilderness. It’s fun to hike the mountains and paddle the glacial … [Read more...] about ‘Alone’ by choice, in the Canadian wilderness