News Staff The North Country Chamber of Commerce is expressing alarm over an announcement that the U.S. is fully extending existing restrictions on Canadians crossing the land border for another thirty days, until August 21. Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce issued a statement reading, in part, “If there were a U.S.-Canadian Olympics … Read more
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be honoring an area resident for their outstanding service to the community with its annual “Don Duso Citizen of the Year” award. A citizen of the year demonstrates outstanding service to the community, significant and sustained contribution to the quality of life in the area, … Read more
21st Pat Stratton Bicycle Ride is set for Saturday, August 28, raising funds for area youth programs This year’s edition will return to the traditional format so participants can enjoy the view from a bicycle seat while peddling in support of youth programs. Registrations and sponsorships support a wide variety of youth programs, including an … Read more
Historic Saranac Lake opened a new exhibit titled, “Pandemic Perspectives.” Twelve exhibit panels placed throughout the museum invite visitors to explore connections between their personal experience during the current pandemic and Saranac Lake’s history as a community that welcomed people suffering from infectious disease. Each panel explores a particular reaction, from positive feelings like “resilience” … Read more
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce announces the hiring of a new Executive Director. Rachel Karp has lived in Saranac Lake for 12 years. She graduated from Paul Smith’s College with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, and prior to becoming Executive Director for the Chamber she was Director of North Country … Read more
After Hertz pulled all of its rental cars from its franchise at the Adirondack Regional Airport last month, Airport Manager Corey Hurwitch is scrambling to fill the hole with another company. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the car rental company removed its cars from its franchises to fill a vehicle shortage in its corporate locations. … Read more
A ranger rescue in the Town of North Elba. Dispatch received a radio transmission reporting a hiker with an ankle injury on the Long Trail to Mount Jo. Rangers responded to the location and found the 49-year-old hiker from Apopka, Florida, with a lower leg injury. Additional personnel arrived to carry the subject to the … Read more
The Essex County Health Department will be at the Willsboro Farmers Market this Thursday from 11am – 2pm offering COVID-19 vaccines. Register for a clinic appointment ahead of time at https://tinyurl.com/buhbn8hs or stop by our vaccination station on the day of the market. The first 25 clinic attendees will receive a voucher, worth $20, redeemable … Read more
Beware of a phishing scheme targeting New Yorkers. WNYT reports scammers are using fake texts to try and get their hands on your personal information. The illegitimate text messages reference the “Secretary of State New York Driver’s License Facility” and tell you to update your data for your driver’s license. Authorities say do not believe … Read more
The Northern New York Library Network has selected Brian O’Connor as the recipient of the Network’s Excellence in Library Service award for 2021. O’Connor sits on the Board of Trustees for the Ticonderoga Historical Society and is the director of library services for North Country Community College, managing three campus locations in Saranac Lake, Malone … Read more