This week: An update on the nearly 50 sick and malnourished dogs seized from an animal rescue here in the...
Mountain Lake Journal
The award-winning magazine series exploring the people, events, issues, and diverse cultures found throughout our region. Produced and hosted by Thom Hallock.
At least $9 million in funding for seniors across the state for community-based services like home-delivered meals and in-home care...
A State Task Force last fall released its long-awaited report and recommendations on how to cut down on the use of road salt in the Adirondacks. Adirondack Explorer magazine recently brought together some of the members of that task force and other stakeholders at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake...
We asked AdkAction Executive Director Sawyer Bailey about a summit at the Wild Center this week that brought together stakeholders...
Assemblyman Billy Jones and some other community leaders from the North Country puckered up and kissed a cow at the...
This week: Some community-based programs for seniors are among those on the chopping block in Governor Hochul’s budget. And, after a task force released its long-awaited recommendations on using less road salt in the Adirondacks, stakeholders talk about what comes next....
Loneliness and isolation in older adults lead to an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. That’s...
For some older people, a cure for loneliness may come in a soft, furry package, or it may come in the form...
This week on Mountain Lake Journal, isolation among older people is problem affecting the health of individuals and society at large. Many organizations are working to reduce the feelings of loneliness many people have. Animatronic pets and 21st century technology are keeping seniors less lonely and more engaged, and old...
A new documentary looks at the work several groups and organizations are doing to create a more diverse and inclusive...