The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host “It’s Called Rhetoric,” a public speaking workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. This workshop is designed to help attendees become more critical listeners and effective speakers. It is free and open to all experience levels; teens are welcome alongside adults. Learn more and register for … Read more
Registration is open for the 28th Annual Adirondack Marathon, Sunday, Sept. 22, in Schroon Lake. Runners who register before Sept. 14 save $10 on the entry fee. Sun Community News reports all proceeds from this event are directed toward covering costs associated with its execution and funding scholarships for local high school students.
Hundreds of people and scores of furry companions turned out to the Municipal Park on Sunday for the ADK Bark in the Park fundraiser. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports all funds raised from the ADK Bark in the Park event will directly help the humane society continue to provide care and safe shelter to all … Read more
The 19th annual Dam Duck Race fundraiser happens Saturday. Dam Duck Race headquarters is Lisa G’s at 6125 Sentinel Road in Lake Placid. The dam is behind the restaurant, and the river flows next to it. Numbered ducks are $10 a ticket or three for $25. All proceeds from the Dam Duck Race go back … Read more
The North Elba Town Council on Tuesday granted $5,000 of cannabis taxation revenue to the Saranac Lake Civic Center to establish a roller skating program. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the motion was accepted at a board meeting on Tuesday.
Later this month, dozens of North Country electric vehicle (EV) drivers are gathering at the North Country Drive Electric Expo as part of the 13th annual National Drive Electric Week. The event happens Saturday, September 28th, 11 am to 3 pm. at The Wild Center, Tupper Lake. Admission is free.
The 2024 Adirondack Champlain Regional Salt Summit will convene at the Conference Center at Lake Placid on Oct. 1, with registration at 7:30 a.m. The program will conclude at 3 p.m. According to the Sun Community News, the Summit will also be accessible online. It is open to everyone interested in maintaining safe winter roads … Read more
The Governor’s office released its annual Tourism Economic Impact Report. Sun Community News reports the Adirondack-focused section of the report indicates that the Adirondack region has experienced significant increases in economic benefits generated by tourism. Essex County experienced an 11.2 percent jump in visitor spending, followed by Franklin County at 7.2 percent.
North Elba Town Council is planning on revamping the current short-term rental complaint processing system to make it easier for residents to register complaints and receive responses in a more timely manner. This improvement, which was discussed during a board meeting on Tuesday, would employ a different software called Cloudpermit, which they already use for … Read more
Forest rangers with the state Department of Environmental Conservation responded to several rescues over the past week throughout the Adirondacks. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, calls included a helicopter evacuation for head and possible spinal injuries, a search for lost hikers at night, an assist for an exhausted hiker, a rescue involving boaters after … Read more