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An update on the most important news of the North Country

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(Mar 25, 2026) Starting this month, more people will need to meet new work requirements to stay eligible for federal food assistance benefits; Nursing homes are competing with hospitals for funding during state budget talks; and Kitty O’Neil joins us... more

(Mar 24, 2026) As the Trump administration continues its nationwide immigration crackdown, we hear from a growing network of local activists working to protect immigrants across the North Country; the Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to eli... more

(Mar 23, 2026) We head to Lake Placid, where the most decorated cross-country skier in American history, Jessie Diggins, closed out her career on top at the World Cup Finals; state budget talks are underway at the Capitol, with top issues including c... more

(Mar 20, 2026) It’s been almost four months since the use of wooden ‘timeout boxes’ was discovered in the Salmon River Central School District in Franklin County. Community outrage came to a boiling point at recent board meeting. Also, New York Gov. ... more

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(Mar 19, 2026) New York State needs more power. Some developers want to build battery storage sites in the Adirondacks, but they're facing pushback. Plus, today's North Country at Work story is about a common profession - sales - and a salesman in Sc... more

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(Mar 18, 2026) Thousands of people are expected at the Cross-Country World Cup finals in Lake Placid this weekend; snowmaking is trying to catch up. Gov. Hochul's budget proposes several cuts to programs that help people with disabilities live more i... more

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(Mar 17, 2026) Three years after the Adirondack Mountain Club bought the Cascade Ski Center outside of Lake Placid, its leadership put the property back on the market. Gwendolyn Craig, with the Adirondack Explorer, dives into what contributed to the ... more

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Monica Sandresky
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Episode: North Country immigration aid, VA reorganization, dark sky community
Keela Grimett
Leader of Lake Placid immigrant allies
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Richard Leach
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Peter Russom
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Episode: Jessie Diggins' final race, state budget talks, artist Peter Russom
Eric Mundley
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Episode: Salmon River "timeout boxes," North Star Health Alliance, Festival of the Local
Sharon Vae Williams
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Episode: Battery storage sites, medical machines for mice, Children's Museum expansion
Tom Andrews
Board Chair who helped purchase Cascade Ski Center
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Episode: Cascade ski closure, Saratoga potholes, Aileen O'Donoghue
Jen Denny
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Monica Sandresky
Host of Northern Light, North Country Public Radio
Catherine Wheeler
Co-host of Northern Light, North Country Public Radio

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North Country immigration aid, VA reorganization, dark sky community
Q: What is the VA reorganizing to achieve, and how might it affect frontline care?
The VA aims to reduce bureaucratic layers and consolidate administration, promising no front-line staffing cuts, but there is concern about how vacancies and core care will be affected.
North Country immigration aid, VA reorganization, dark sky community
Q: What are the local effects of the ICE crackdown on the North Country?
Local activists report increased raids and arrests, with communities working to protect immigrants through resources, Know Your Rights trainings, and monitoring efforts.
Six Nations ADK land deal, North Star bankruptcy, Debut novel by Jen Denny
Q: How did you approach backstory and character depth for Samantha beyond what appears in the pages?
Denny describes creating internal histories and futures for Samantha to ensure authenticity, noting that long rewrites and evolving social contexts between 2019 and 2024 required adjustments to keep the character believable and grounded in real-world time.
Six Nations ADK land deal, North Star bankruptcy, Debut novel by Jen Denny
Q: Did any of the book come together like actually on the trail, perhaps while you were recruiting for staff or traveling?
She explains that the initial draft began in her head while traveling from Sagamore to Cortland to recruit seasonal staff, with later chapters written during downtime, and that her firsthand experiences at Great Camp Sagamore provided the emotional and logistical texture for the story.
Six Nations ADK land deal, North Star bankruptcy, Debut novel by Jen Denny
Q: Walk us through the spark of inspiration that led you to sit down and write the novel.
Jen Denny details how creative writing has always been a hobby intertwined with her outdoor experiences, and how the idea for Samantha Weathersfield crystallized in 2019 after years of revising stories, eventually taking shape as a full manuscript that connected deeply with her Adirondack background.

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What is Northern Light about and what kind of topics does it cover?

North Country-focused updates cover a mix of regional policy, community development, and cultural storytelling. Episodes frequently weave together Indigenous land stewardship, climate and energy policy, local governance, infrastructure funding, and Adirondack life, often pairing policy context with on-the-ground reporting and personal profiles. Notable strengths include multi-segment structure that surfaces diverse perspectives—from government officials and planners to local writers, photographers, and athletes—while maintaining a strong emphasis on community impact and practical implications for residents and local stakeholders. This makes it especially useful for listeners who care about regional resilience, public policy, and the cultura... more

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