Reporter Cathleen Crowley reports that many in the medical community say a new proposed loan-forgiveness program that would entice new doctors to rural communities is not enough to solve the doctor shortage problem. (more...)

Reporter Rick Karlin reports that the Newcomb school district is looking to draw more international students to help with shrinking enrollments. The plan is one of several efforts across the Adirondacks, where schools are constantly in danger of closing. (more...)

In an op-ed piece, Fred Monroe writes that the APA fails to concern itself with the economic impact of a recent cap on snowmobile trails on public lands in the Adirondacks. (more...)

Reporter Tom Wanamaker reports that Michael Conway is the new executive director of the Adirondack Economic Development Corp. (more...)

Reporter Joe LoTemplio reports that Sen. Charles Schumer urged Gov. Patterson to make himself known in the North Country. Also the Press Republican editorial board got the chance to talk to Schumer about a host of issues. (more...)

Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that the Adirondack Park Agency Enforcement Committee has ruled against the Lewis Family Farm and issued permit violations on two partially constructed farm-worker houses. (more...)

Reporter Brian Mann reports on the improving relations between local Adirondack officials, environmental groups and Albany. To hear the audio, click here: LINK (more...)

Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that a new steering committee is charged with driving policy toward an economically viable Adirondack future. Fred Monroe, executive director of the Adirondack Local Government Review Board, called Adirondack planning "a process focused on the environment and environmental quality review" and put affordable housing at the top of the crisis list. (more...)

Reporter Brian Nearing reports that the state has awarded $1 million to eighteen projects in the Adirondacks under the "Smart Growth" program. (more...)

A letter written by Carol LaGrasse, President of the Property Rights Foundation of America, states her objection to The Nature Conservancy's acquisition of private timberland in the north country. (more...)