Essex-based adventurer and environmental activist John Davis recently took up the topic of cougars in our Adirondack midst. He authored two blog posts, "Misplaced Fear of Cougars (and Other Predators)" and "We Should Welcome Cougars Back" that generated lots of chatter online and … [Read more...] about Cougar Sightings in and around Essex
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Essex NY News Roundup: March 15-21, 2014
Bird language, behavior topic of next natural history program (Press Republican) Lake Champlain Ferries rates increase next month (Burlington Free Press) After 2 Years: Essex County, NY Sold Horace Nye (myChamplainValley.com) Eighteen arrested in Essex County drug … [Read more...] about Essex NY News Roundup: March 15-21, 2014
Bald Eagles in Essex
I saw a young bald eagle recently flying over the lake just off from the hamlet. The ducks by the ferry dock ignored him but I bet they were keeping a close watch nevertheless. ~ Rob Ivy (Essex Column, Feb. 5, 2014) Rob Ivy, chronicler of Essex affairs for the Valley News, has a … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles in Essex
Ed Gardner, Jr. Elected Essex Town Supervisor
After two successful terms as Essex Town Supervisor Sharon Boisen will be succeeded by Ed Gardner, Jr. When polls closed last night Gardner had received 145 votes and Boisen had received 114 with only eleven absentee ballots still outstanding. Gardner said that he is looking … [Read more...] about Ed Gardner, Jr. Elected Essex Town Supervisor
Essex Earthquake?
What were you doing at 5:15 AM today? Rocking and rolling? Or sleeping? An Essex friend and neighbor contacted me earlier today to let me know that I'd snoozed right through an earthquake. Or at least a pair of tremors. Friend: How about that little earthquake this morning … [Read more...] about Essex Earthquake?