St. Bernard’s School Announces Sixth Grade Program

St. Bernard’s School has announced the launch of a new sixth-grade program designed to support students during the important transition from elementary school to junior high school. According to the Sun Community News, the program, beginning in the coming school year, will offer students a “bridge year” that maintains the supportive environment of the school … Read more

Wilmington Board Passes Zoning Amendments

The Wilmington town board voted at its Tuesday meeting 4-1 to adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2026, which contains a set of proposed zoning ordinance amendments. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the law’s intent is to give the town Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals more regulatory authority compared to the current … Read more

Resolution Passed To Limit SLPD Cooperation With ICE

The village of Saranac Lake has approved a resolution limiting how its police department can cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The Adirondack Explorer reports the measure bars village police from enforcing federal civil immigration laws and prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using local officers to conduct investigations or arrests. Trustees approved the … Read more

Saranac Lake Trustee Candidates Appear At Forum

Three of the candidates running for two open village trustee seats on the March 18 ballot – Jeremy Evans, Katie Stiles and David Trudeau – met on stage at the town hall last week at a candidate forum hosted by the Enterprise and Adirondack Voters for Change. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the candidates often … Read more

Saranac Lake St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Traditionally observed as a religious holiday commemorating the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has since evolved into a celebration of Irish culture, with parades, music, dancing, drinking, and a whole lot of green. And the village will be hosting its very own celebration on the Saturday before. According … Read more

Saranac Lake Ends Contract With License Plate Reader Company

The Saranac Lake village board chose to cancel its contract with the controversial license plate reader and surveillance camera company Flock, and never enter into an agreement with the company again, in a 4-1 vote Monday night. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, when the Saranac Lake Police Department announced the installation of the cameras … Read more

Initiative Warns Drivers, ‘Stay Awake, Stay Alive’

Daylight Saving Time is now underway, and the New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving (NYPDD) is warning drivers that the time change can put them at risk of drowsy driving, increasing their odds of getting in a fatal crash. Sun Community News reports the partnership is promoting a “Stay Awake! Stay Alive!” message before … Read more