News Staff The 90-Miler, which attracts more than 600 paddlers from Old Forge to Saranac Lake in early September every year, makes its return Sept. 6 to 8. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports day one takes paddlers from Old Forge to Blue Mountain Lake. Day two begins in Long Lake and ends at the “Crusher,” a state … Read more
The Adirondack Experience museum has received a $145,653 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America program. With this grant, the ADKX can begin to conserve 139 drawings — created between 1850-1926 — from its collection over the next two years, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
The North Elba-Lake Placid Review Board heard a proposal Wednesday for a new hockey-themed arcade and restaurant planned for Main Street. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, local resident Kristeen Colby has applied for authorization to open the arcade in the lower story of 2663 Main St., where Mito Japanese Steakhouse is currently located.
Dan Kelting has become the official president of Paul Smith’s College after nearly two years as the interim president. The announcement of his title change comes as students start arriving on campus for the fall semester. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports school officials say that under Kelting, the school has stabilized after several tumultuous years.
A new scholarship program is available to help cover the cost of college for students pursuing careers as addiction service professionals. North Country Community College has partnered with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to create the Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program to cover the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks and … Read more
After 104 years of operation spanning three generations, Fortune’s Hardware will close its doors for the last time on Aug. 31. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the 66 Main St. building is being purchased by Howland Pump & Supply Co, Inc., an Ogdensburg-based plumbing and heating supplies wholesaler, and will no longer serve as a … Read more
The Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival is returning for its seventh year — promising an exciting three-day celebration of biking, community and outdoor adventure — from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at the Wilmington Recreation Park. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, this year’s event will feature on-site camping, live music, local food and beverages, group … Read more
Residents, teachers and students voiced both support and opposition for a proposed cellphone ban at the Lake Placid High School during a public hearing recently. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports at the hearing, Lake Placid Central School District board members presented proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct, including changes to the dress code, … Read more
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Tri-Lakes Business Expo at the Saranac Lake Civic Center on Thursday, September 5. The expo will be free and open to the public from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. All business types are invited to register, and the chamber invites businesses throughout the tri-lakes region … Read more
The NYS Chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association has announced the upcoming 11th Annual Lighting of the Fire Towers event on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 9 p.m. The group hopes to have a light start to glow in the cab of many towers across New York State. Sun Community News reports 37 towers were … Read more