The Lake Placid Sinfonietta recently announced its 2025 Summer Concert Season, bringing classical music to the heart of the Adirondacks with a rich lineup of free outdoor performances, ticketed symphony concerts, and regional “run-out” events. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from July 9 through August 13 in Mid’s Park.
The Lake Placid Marathon and Half is returning here this weekend for its 20th running. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports so far, more than 1,200 people are signed up for the event, which will span across three different races — the full (26.2 miles) and half (13.1 miles) marathons and the 10-kilometer race.
The Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance is hosting its fourth annual LGBTQI+ Pride event on Sunday, June 29, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Saranac Lake. Sun Community News reports the event features a celebration through downtown, ending at Riverside Park, where exhibitors and entertainment will celebrate the region’s diversity. The event features a … Read more
The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC) is again sponsoring the Lead Tackle Buy Back Program to encourage anglers to make the switch to lead-free fishing tackle. Sun Community News reports anglers can turn in their lead tackle to any participating tackle shop or at the Adirondack Loon Center on Main Street in Saranac Lake … Read more
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