News Staff Harrietstown Republicans selected candidates to run for a variety of town positions at a caucus on Wednesday night, setting up a potential contested race of more than two candidates running for two open town council seats in the Nov. 4 general election. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports at the end of the meeting, Ed Goetz, … Read more
At Adirondack Health, a new chapter in community care is unfolding, as the Cornerstone Campaign has raised $10 million in private donations. The Cornerstone Campaign, which officially wrapped up on Dec. 30, 2024, rallied more than 680 donors from across the region in support of this transformational project. This multi-phase modernization will upgrade infrastructure, enhance … Read more
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the grant will provide critical funds for the center’s renovation of their 50-year-old performance hall and rehearsal/gallery space, which is set to start in the fall.
The village board rejected a grant which would have funded a step toward installing a fire tower at Ward Plumadore Park in a 3-2 vote on Monday, after much discussion and input from the public. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the idea of having a publicly accessible, recreational fire tower in the top level … Read more
This Independence Day weekend, The Wild Center invites visitors of all ages to unplug and reconnect with nature at the Get Outside Festival, a four-day celebration of outdoor adventure, creativity, and hands-on exploration taking place July 3–6, 2025. From fly fishing and canoeing to nature journaling and fort building, the Get Outside Festival offers an … Read more
The Village of Saranac Lake is set to host its inaugural Cruisin’ 2025 Car Show on Saturday, July 12, transforming downtown Main Street into a celebration of classic automobiles. According to the Sun Community News, organizers are encouraging owners of vintage and otherwise unique automobiles to showcase their vehicles at the event.
After weeks of stalled progress, work on the Saranac Lofts apartment complex is again in full swing, according to Mike Drew, the new project superintendent for developers Kearney Group. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Drew attended Monday’s village board meeting at the request of village Code Enforcement Officer Zacharia Peltier to update the board and … Read more
Harrietstown Republicans will caucus tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrietstown Town Hall auditorium to nominate candidates to run in the Nov. 4 general election for a number of town seats. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, this year, Harrietstown residents will vote to elect a supervisor, two councilmembers, a clerk, a justice and a … Read more
Lake Placid Village officials recently adopted a new policy to educate the public on the safe operation of electric scooters, bikes and skateboards. According to the policy, all EV operators must wear protective gear, obey traffic laws, be visible, stay alert, ride defensively, check equipment before riding, and avoid hazardous equipment. It also encourages using … Read more
As the temperatures rise, staying cool means being comfortable and healthy. National Grid is offering summertime energy efficiency tips and payment options to help customers stay safe and save money on their bills. Sun Community News reports taking steps like raising your thermostat or keeping curtains drawn during the sunniest parts of the day can … Read more