Fish culturists from the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Adirondack Fish Hatchery in Lake Clear were stocking fish for the 42nd annual Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby this weekend, March 7 and 8. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports they stocked around 40 fish — 18 of which were tagged. Organizers say the tagged fish are … Read more
Over the last three years, the Adirondack region has seen a groundswell of collaboration and creativity, producing tangible results in workforce housing. While the work ahead remains significant, the foundation of success laid by regional partners is stronger than ever. Join Adirondack Community Foundation for a day dedicated to the people and organizations driving this … Read more
The annual Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer event in Lake Placid was held on Saturday, Feb. 21 on the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval. 2026’s event raised $26,152 to benefit the Merrill Oncology Travel Fund at Adirondack Health, which helps patients and families manage the financial burden of traveling for lifesaving oncology care, as well … Read more
The final four teams remain in the hunt for an ECAC women’s hockey title. They’ll face off this weekend at the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid with an ECAC title and automatic berth to the NCAA national championships on the line. On Friday night, Cornell and Yale will face off for the first … Read more
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has released a report analyzing the state of patient care in New York’s rural North Country. Decades of systemic disinvestment, hospital consolidation, service reductions, and bed closures have eroded access to care in the region. Sun Community News reports the North Country, defined in the report as Clinton, … Read more
A former Keeseville resident was arrested Friday accused of falsely receiving more than $5,000 in SNAP benefits she wasn’t entitled to. Sun Community News reports New York State Police arrested Dakota Wommer, 25 of Williamsport, PA, on charges of third-degree grand larceny, third-degree welfare fraud, first-degree offering a false instrument for filing and first-degree falsifying … Read more
The 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities will start on March 1. According to the Sun Community News, the challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife, and finishers are awarded a commemorative I BIRD NY Challenge patch and certificate—plus the opportunity to win … Read more
The public is invited to attend a concussion prevention seminar at the Lake Placid Middle-High School this upcoming week. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, it’s slated to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in the school’s auditorium, 50 Cummings Road, and will feature three presenters: Eugene Byrne, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with … Read more
Saranac Lake is hitting pause on the controversial installation of Flock license plate reader cameras and surveillance cameras for the police department, after more than 20 locals turned out to a village board meeting on Monday to protest the surprise addition. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports on Thursday, Mayor Jimmy Williams released a video saying … Read more
Following a three-month-long investigation into a burglary that took place at a local business in Lake Placid on Nov. 21, 2025, Lake Placid Police arrested 52-year-old Lewis resident Joseph W. Spear and charged him with felony second-degree burglary, felony third-degree criminal mischief and third-degree criminal tampering with evidence, a misdemeanor. Sun Community News reports Lake … Read more