Nothing was off the table. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports that was the mentality that the Adirondack Climate Outreach and Resilience Network (ACORN) approached its 11th listening session held at Paul Smith’s College on Sunday. The meeting drew about 30, including members of the public, PSC students, faculty and staff. The group gathered to share … Read more
Hundreds and hundreds of locals turned out Saturday afternoon to protest the federal government and voice their displeasure with how the country is being run in one of more than 1,000 “Hands Off” rallies held nationwide. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the protestors want the government’s “hands off” a lot of things — immigrants, veterans’ … Read more
The Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA) has announced the appointment of Julia Goren as its new Executive Director. Sun Community News reports Goren brings over 20 years of experience in strengthening connections between communities and the natural landscapes of the Adirondacks. Goren, who most recently served as Interim Executive Director of the Adirondack Mountain Club … Read more
The Ausable Freshwater Center will host its annual Earth Day AuSable River cleanup on Saturday, April 19.According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, AFC is looking for volunteers to remove garbage and debris from roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay and Keene communities. Lunch and raffle prizes will be available after … Read more
Tupper Lake Central School district voters have more than a budget to consider when they head to the polls on May 20. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports these include an election for one open seat on TLCSD’s Board of Education, a proposition for one new school bus and a proposition to create a capital reserve … Read more
Close to 50 community members packed into the Michelle A. LaMere Library Monday evening a first glimpse at the Tupper Lake Central School District’s budget. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Superintendent Jaycee Welsh outlined the district’s tentative numbers, throwing in the caveat that things could change before the school board convenes on April 24 to … Read more
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection traffic checkpoint popped up on state Route 30 in the Mccolloms area Thursday, with agents asking drivers if they are U.S. citizens. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reached out to CBP for more information on the immigration checkpoint stops. CBP spokesperson Mike Niezgoda said no arrests resulted from this operation, … Read more
The Adirondack Health Foundation will honor Dr. Claude Roland and former Foundation Executive Director Hannah Hanford at its Summer Gala on Saturday, July 12. Hannah Hanford served at the helm of the Foundation for 14 years and was the driving force behind multiple capital projects and most all fundraising efforts. Hanford developed close-knit relationships with … Read more
The village of Tupper Lake released its preliminary budget draft for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The budget is expected to fall under the state-imposed tax cap, and also marks a slight decrease in total spending — and the tax rate — from last year’s budget. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The draft has appropriations for … Read more
A Tupper Lake man is facing a felony charge after allegedly being found in possession of a stolen credit card. Lake Placid Village Police said David M. Preston, 51, was the focus of a lengthy police investigation relating to a burglary when he was found with the stolen credit card and separately arrested for fourth-degree … Read more