Campaign focuses on lack of providers By Holly Riddle Sarah McChesney is a social work case manager at a nonprofit and a single mother who hit a wall in what she could afford to pay for child care. A resident of northern Clinton County, … [Read more...] about Shining a light on child care ‘crisis’
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While quieter than the summer boom, tourism stays strong this winter
Ski resorts stay busy at reduced capacity By Sierra McGivney This summer, the Adirondacks and especially the High Peaks area was busy. But the cold weather and ice have not put the freeze on visitors coming to the area. Especially during … [Read more...] about While quieter than the summer boom, tourism stays strong this winter
Adirondak Loj and High Peaks info center reopen
By Mike Lynch The Adirondak Loj and High Peaks Information Center reopened Monday morning after being shut down since Saturday, February 13. The Adirondack Mountain Club had closed the facilities to allow for contact tracing after a staff … [Read more...] about Adirondak Loj and High Peaks info center reopen
Sharing happiness, one basket at a time
Old Forge resident uses her talents to spread joy during pandemic By Jamie Organski A hearty, resilient bunch, Adirondackers will be the first to fess up that although living in the North Country is not always easy, it is worth it. In many … [Read more...] about Sharing happiness, one basket at a time
Adirondack Mountain Club temporarily closes Loj, High Peaks info center
By Mike Lynch The Adirondak Loj and High Peaks Information Center are temporarily closed because an Adirondack Mountain Club staffer contracted COVID-19. Adirondack Mountain Club Communications Director Ben Brosseau said his organization was … [Read more...] about Adirondack Mountain Club temporarily closes Loj, High Peaks info center
How a bike shop has made the most of the pandemic
Faced with a shortage in the availability of getting a steady stream of new bikes to sell, Human Power Planet Earth outdoors store in Saranac Lake has turned to a dependable part of their business. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shop … [Read more...] about How a bike shop has made the most of the pandemic