The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Guy Middleton to the role of executive director, effective Jan. 1. Middleton, who has served as USF’s lake manager since 2001, will now lead all aspects of the Foundation’s operations. This marks the introduction of the executive director role at USF, a … Read more
Hearty cheers erupted from the crowd of several hundred who had gathered for the Northern Challenge’s awards ceremony when Casey Goddeau walked up to collect his $3,375 Lunker Pool prize –for the day’s largest catch by weight. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Goddeau, of Plattsburgh, got on the board early, registering his award-winning 7.79 lb … Read more
The town of North Elba Community Development Commission has announced an updated list of priorities for improving the town and village of Lake Placid this calendar year, and they are inviting members of the public to give their input. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports the development commission is made up of a group of volunteers, … Read more
The Wild Center invites the local community to Wild Lights Community Night & L.P. Quinn Student Art Show on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 5 to 8 PM, offering complimentary admission to Wild Lights and a special showcase of local organizations and student artwork. This free winter event creates a gathering space for arts, cultural, … Read more
Conditions appear to be shaping up for a great Northern Challenge ice fishing derby this Saturday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports organizers are expecting a high turnout this year, in part because of poor weather conditions over the past few years. Last year, fishing was canceled due to thin ice. In 2023, frigid temperatures — … Read more
A Saranac Lake resident, Fred Balzac, is asking local government boards to pass a resolution supporting his call for a more open special election process for the NY-21 Congressional seat, which Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to be vacating soon. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports party chairs, who are tasked with picking the candidates to … Read more
The Indian Lake Theater is launching a special program for the month of February: movie admission is waived for all kids ages 17 and under when accompanied by an adult. Child movie tickets are typically priced at $5 each, while adults 18 and over are $8. The Indian Lake Theater is offering the pilot program … Read more
The community foundation for the Adirondack region has announced the recipients of its newest community-building effort. Adirondack Foundation’s Kindling Awards are distributing $1,000 each to 30 nominees hosting community-driven gatherings, with an emphasis on non-traditional groups bringing people together in the winter months. Awardees, selected from among nearly 80 nominations, are spread across eight counties … Read more
No decision was made at a recent public hearing on a proposed new dog control law for the town of Keene. The hearing, attended by 15 town residents, became heated at times and ended in a draw, with the board unable to reach a majority. Lake Placid News reports the proposed leash law forbids unleashed … Read more
Update on a story we told you about last week. A bizarre incident involving chemical exposure at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone is under investigation by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision after a total of 20 staff members and two others were sent to Alice Hyde Medical Center this … Read more