News Staff The Tupper Lake Civic Center’s ice rink chilling vessel was discovered to be “significantly malfunctioning” on late Thursday afternoon, preventing the use of the rink for the foreseeable future. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the discovery was made by Tupper Lake Central School District staff as they were preparing to make ice for the upcoming … Read more
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) wrapped up its 2024 stewardship season earlier this fall, completing a diverse array of infrastructure and access projects across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. This year’s NFCT stewardship program set new benchmarks for the organization, with more staff and volunteers on hand than ever before and a … Read more
The Village of Saranac Lake has embarked on a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to address the future needs and investments in its capital assets, including buildings, parks, streets, storm water management, water and sewer infrastructure, and equipment. The Village will offer an opportunity for the community to learn more about the Capital Improvement Plan … Read more
The High Peaks Farmers Market in Saranac Lake is migrating its winter home, changing from its summer location in Riverside Park to indoors at the Hotel Saranac every Saturday during the cold months. They’ve been doing this for years, but Saranac Lake market Manager Ashley Garwood said most people don’t know the farmers market continues … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District is pushing forward with plans to add at least one student representative to its Board of Education by January. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the move comes as Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on Sept. 5 requiring all school districts in the state, outside of … Read more
TEDxTupper Lake is happening on Saturday from 2pm to 8 pm at The Wild Center. The event, say organizers, is independently organized and focuses on the natural connections between humans and the world around us. There will be speakers and TedTalk sessions throughout the course of the event.
The Saranac Lake Police Department is investigating a scam involving multiple victims who were fraudulently rented a property on Craigslist within the Village of Saranac Lake. Victims believed they were communicating with a landlord of the property and then provided funds to rent the premises. Authorities said these scams are common and often involve properties … Read more
The Adirondack Friends of Refugees and Immigrants hosted a forum Sunday where members of the North Country community shared their experiences welcoming immigrants through the Welcome Corps program. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise rpeorts The Welcome Corps is a national program led by the U.S. Department of State that was launched in 2023 as a way … Read more
The Saranac Lake Youth Center received an $8,000 donation Friday from Kingsbury Companies, LLC — a Middlesex, Vermont-based construction company that handles projects throughout the Northeast. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the donation came from a portion of the company’s profits from the Upper Locks project.
Seven jurors were seated Thursday in the double-murder trial of Adam Smith in St. Lawrence County Court. Jury selection will continue on Friday. Twelve jurors and a number of alternates are needed. Smith, 48, of Lake Placid, is accused of killing two St. Lawrence County men last year.