John Russell with children Ben, Jonathan and Elizabeth
during a trip to Alaska. Wife Nanci took the picture.
The family of John Russell invites the community to join them in celebrating his 35 years of public service to the Town of Webb Police Department and the Old Forge Fire Department at a gathering to be held at the Old Forge Fire Department on Saturday, January 3 at 7 p.m. Continue reading
Kathryn Forsell of Raquette Lake emerges from her Polar Plunge. Photo by Michelle Bartlett
The Polar Bear Plunge held at the Town of Long Lake public beach raised over $4,500 for The Wounded Warrior Project on Saturday, December 27.
The event is offered as a cold, yet fun way to raise money. Continue reading
Adirondack Life magazine is currently soliciting business nominations for its annual Best of the Adirondacks feature that will appear in the June 2015 issue.
Readers can cast their votes on a number of categories including food and drinks, entertainment and recreation, shopping and lodging.
Voters must include the full names of the establishments and the towns where business is conducted within the Adirondack Park. Continue reading
The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) established the Capital District Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Task Force to help fight and slow the spread of the destructive insect, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced.
EAB continues to spread with recent infestations found in the City of Albany, the Town of Colonie, the City of Watervliet, and the City of Troy. Continue reading
As the winner of the Inlet Basket Raffle, I would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who contributed items or gift certificates, thus making the Inlet, NY Adirondack Christmas on Main Street gift basket a holiday treat.
Thanks again. Sandra E. Tabor-Hunkins Cooperstown & Eagle Bay
Toddler Story Time and Winter Story Hour will be held at the Old Forge Library on Fridays from January 9 through February 13.
These free programs are a way to acquaint children with the library as they enjoy activities and interact with other children their age. Continue reading
Time is an intangible flighty thing.
Like a hummingbird, perpetually on the wing.
Flits from second, to minute to hour,
At a neverending pace.
How can one identify it? It doesn’t have a face.
But, ah! The thought occurred to me,
If one could keep track,
You’re sure to recognize it, whenever you look back!
Remember the time???
—Betty Harwood
P.S. ~ A holiday is the time to celebrate, and may your New Year be full of pleasant suprises!
—B.H.