SARANAC LAKE — David DeGirolamo was driving into Saranac Lake from Ray Brook on Sept. 1 when he stopped at the Adirondack Rail Trail crosswalk at Fowler’s Crossing to let five kids on bikes cross state Route 86. The car coming the other way from town stopped to let them cross. The ...

SARANAC LAKE — Sunny and warm weather the past few days have set the stage this week for a potential spike in harmful algal blooms across the Tri-Lakes region. Several of these occurrences, which can be dangerous to humans and pets, have already been confirmed over the past two ...

ALBANY — State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar recently announced the opening of small game hunting seasons across New York. Depending on species and location, the state offers small game hunting opportunities from Sept. 1 through March 30. “New ...

PAUL SMITHS — The organizers of the first-ever Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities last weekend say they are getting “rave reviews” from people with disabilities who attended. They plan to make the event an annual gathering and have already set a date for next year ...

SARANAC LAKE — With the leaves just starting to show the first signs of fall, many are wondering how spectacular of a fall foliage show the Adirondacks are in for this year. Understanding how the weather plays a part in the process can offer hints as to what is in store for this year. One ...