A final push to connect those living in isolated Adirondack enclaves with high-speed internet is on hold, following efforts in Washington to tip the scales in favor of satellite service over more traditional fiber connections. The Adirondack Almanack reports advocates who for more than a decade have been working to connect the Adirondacks with high … Read more
The Tupper Lake Central School District’s cellphone ban will go into effect at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. It was signed into law on May 9 by Gov. Kathy Hochul and as a state regulation. The superintendent told the school board at a meeting this week, there’s not much wiggle room individual districts … Read more
The first-ever Adirondack Rail Trail Community Day is June 21. Sun Community News reports during this day-long celebration, participants can join in stewardship projects, partake in a scavenger hunt or just enjoy biking, running or walking along the trail that currently stretches from Lake Placid to Floodwood Road. Between 10 a.m. and noon, attendees can … Read more
A Saranac woman is in critical condition following an accident on Route 3 Monday. State Police said the accident happened at about 10:30 p.m. when 60-year-old Rocky L. Kramer of Cadyville was traveling west on Route 3 and attempted to turn into a driveway, colliding with an eastbound motorcycle being driven by Olivia A. Penry, … Read more
ROOST is seeking feedback from residents, community partners and business owners throughout Essex and Hamilton counties, along with those living and working within the Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake regions, to gather information that will contribute to the organization’s updated three-year strategic plan. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports anyone living or working in these regions … Read more
Smoke from wildfires burning in central and western Canada began moving into the skies over the Tri-Lakes region last night and is expected to increase throughout today before clearing out of the area later Wednesday. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, unlike some of the more potent local smoke events in 2023, this round is … Read more
In Tupper Lake, a kidnapping victim’s quick actions possibly saved their life from a violent incident, which occurred here and caused a multiday law enforcement response. According to State Police, the victim managed to escape the building they were being held in by running away Saturday morning while the alleged kidnappers were asleep. Several people, … Read more
A multi-hour standoff ended on Saturday in Tupper Lake’s Junction area. The standoff was met with a heavy law enforcement presence, including armored vehicles and members of the Franklin, Essex and Clinton counties sheriff’s departments. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Village Mayor Mary Fontana said that she had been informed that the alleged suspects were … Read more
The arrival of Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy at Adirondack Medical Center means surgeons can detect lung cancers in earlier, potentially more treatable stages. Patients may also recover more quickly from an Ion procedure than a traditional bronchoscopy and are often able to return to their normal activities the next day. The Ion-assisted bronchoscopy is performed as … Read more
The Saranac Lake Civic Center announces that its roller skating sessions are being offered multiple times a week, starting today, Monday, June 2, 2025. This new offering will run through September 2025, and is designed to complement the varied ice sports held annually at the Civic Center from October to March.