Lake Placid attorney Amy Fisher Quinn ended her bid for Essex County judge on Thursday following her appointment to the New York state Court of Claims. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports as of Tuesday afternoon, the Essex County Democratic Committee has not announced who will run for the judgeship in Quinn’s place. She has already … Read more
More than 60 people, including North Country’s education and workforce partners, key local employers, elected officials, donors, faculty and staff participated in the June 4 event, titled Higher Education at a Crossroads: Blazing a New Path Forward for North Country Community College. Among the key takeaways from the summit, say officials, were that access to … Read more
The Tupper Lake 8-Miler Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race is set for Saturday, June 22, celebrating 10 years. This annual paddling race starts at the Town of Tupper Lake Boat Launch on State Route 30. The course takes paddlers under the Route 30 bridge, up the Raquette River to the Oxbow and then back to … Read more
The Shipman Youth Center Board of Directors met recently to discuss transforming the longtime I Love BBQ and Music Festival — a three-day event — into a trimmed down single-day event this summer that would still include food and music. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports they also decided to change the name of the event … Read more
A public hearing on the proposed amendments to Wilmington’s short-term vacation rental law is set for 6:30 tonight at the Wilmington town offices. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the amendments include tweaks to the language that governs STR permitting and a clause granting the Wilmington Town Council the authority to exceed the STR permit … Read more
A massive fire in the Junction early Saturday morning destroyed one of Tupper Lake’s original hotels and the home and workshop of Jen and Dan King. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports firefighters from all around woke up, suited up and came to Tupper Lake to evacuate nearby homes, keep the fire from spreading at 34 … Read more
A Lake Placid woman already on probation is now behind bars after a search warrant execution reportedly found her in possession of drugs intended for distribution. 42 year old Amanda M. Lund was arrested recently on charges of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Authorities did not … Read more
The 2024 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS), sponsored by Bainbridge Farms, LLC, and presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC, return to the North Elba Showgrounds June 25-July 7. Sun Community News reports the event offers a full schedule of world-class competition with more than $540,000 in prize money. Entries are still being accepted.
The Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon will return on Saturday, June 29 at 8 a.m. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the event, which was created in 1983, is expected to draw around 700 participants this year across five different races: tinman (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run); aquabike (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike); team relay (1.2-mile swim, … Read more
In Saranac Lake, Main Street’s construction progresses, the owners of several local businesses on the street are seeing moderate impacts from the project on their businesses, but not so much that it’s majorly disruptive. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports although the owners generally agreed that the construction was having a negative impact on their businesses, … Read more