I attended part of a fascinating gathering yesterday in Blue Mountain Lake: journalists from across the North Country coming together to talk about the challenges of writing and reporting in small, far-flung towns.

The excitement continues to build since the idea of creating a museum to showcase the Finger Lakes region was first presented 18 months ago, John Adamski notes in a late October newsletter on the proposed Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum.

This is a quick shout-out to all journalists who read the In Box. The Adirondack Center for Writing is hosting a day-long seminar for reporters of every stripe.

The excitement continues to build since the idea of creating a museum to showcase the Finger Lakes region was first presented 18 months ago, John Adamski notes in a late October newsletter relating to the proposed Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum.

Protect the Adirondacks! will honor John Collins of Blue Mountain Lake for his roles in wilderness protection and public education at its annual Forever Wild Dinner on Saturday, Nov.

On Oct. 23, 24, and 25, Our Town Theatre Group will mount its fall production Tales From the Second Circle Motel: An Evening of Original Plays.

I tried to compete for the 23rd District vacancy as the Democratic nominee in August when the 11 county chairs met at Blue Mountain Lake.

The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake will participate in a statewide effort to raise awareness about domestic violence this Saturday, Oct.

Lis Barsuglia-Madsen never has to worry about getting enough fiber. The textile artist, who works with fibers from animals as diverse as musk oxen and alpacas, said she loves her job of designing and creating a panoply of clothing and accessories.

The Forever Wired Conference at Clarkson University drew 260 people Tuesday to discuss bringing jobs to the north country by promoting broadband access.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009, 8:40am POTSDAM -- More than 200 people will be on hand as New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli kicks off the first Forever Wired Conference hosted by Clarkson University next Tuesday, Sept 8. Comptroller DiNapoli delivers the keynote address at a noontime networking lunch in the CAMP building atrium.

North Country Democrats are huddled at the Minnowbrook conference center in Blue Mountain Lake today.

The late Richard "Dick" Merrill of Queensbury, a long-time Warren County community leader, received an award today from the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake for his history of community involvement.

The 11 Democratic county chairmen in the 23rd Congressional District are expected to select one of the 11 candidates interested in U.S. Rep.

Democrats in New Yorka s sprawling 23rd Congressional District will meet August 10th to choose a candidate for a special election to fill John McHugha s seat.A McHugh, a veteran republican lawmaker, was nominated by President Barak Obama as Secretary of the Army.