Thanks to funding through the Cloud Splitter Foundation, the Trudeau Institute is now expanding opportunities for science-based learning to high school students throughout the North Country. Sun Community News reports two programs to benefit from this additional funding include “Science Behind the Scenes,” a career exploration module that is expanding to serve four to five … Read more
Next year, Franklin County will be changing the organizational structure for its taxpayer-funded coroners who attend to around 150 deaths per year. According to the Adriondack Daily Enterprise, in an effort to improve coroner availability, the county will be reducing its number of elected coroners from four to two and will have each coroner appoint … Read more
In Saranac Lake, the Adirondack Health Foundation will honor Dr. Christopher Hyson, a beloved primary medicine physician and steadfast advocate for rural healthcare, with the Dr. Edward L. Trudeau Award at its 2026 Summer Gala. The award recognizes Dr. Hyson’s extraordinary service and enduring commitment to the people of the Adirondacks.
The Keene Central School District has appointed Mark Bennett as its next superintendent of schools, effective Jan. 5. Bennett succeeds Dan Mayberry, who transitioned after 13 years of service to the district. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Bennett brings more than 23 years of experience in education, leadership and community engagement. He most recently served … Read more
The legal battle over a proposed howitzer artillery cannon testing range in the town of Lewis appears to be heating up. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the attorney for the project’s applicant is asking the administrative law judge (ALJ), who would oversee the project’s upcoming adjudicatory hearing, to recuse himself, citing his employment with … Read more
Four years after establishing its regional Community Policing Initiative, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative (ADI) is inviting North Country community members to its first public Community Policing Forum. Sun Community News rpeorts the forum will provide information and insights on the innovative training program designed to help local law enforcement agencies fulfill their commitment to equity … Read more
After weeks of uncertainty, financial assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be available for those who are struggling to pay heating bills. The application period for this year’s program opens on Monday, Dec. 1. Sun Community News reports HEAP is an annual program that helps low-income households pay the cost of heating … Read more
A fast-moving winter storm is forecast to bring significant snowfall to eastern New York and much of New England on Tuesday. While light to moderate accumulation is expected locally, the Tri-Lakes region will likely miss out on the bulk of the storm’s snow. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the National Weather Service’s Burlington, Vermont … Read more
Christmas in the Forks is taking place Dec. 6 and 7. Sun Community News reports the two-day celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with a kick-off event at the Au Sable Forks Free Library, where children of all ages will be able to enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, holiday music, hot chocolate, a cookie … Read more
The Adirondack Diversity Initiative is inviting North Country community members to its first public community policing forum. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the forum will provide information and insights about the innovative training program that was designed to help local law enforcement agencies fulfill their commitment to equity and inclusion by building stronger relationships between … Read more