A professional dive team has completed early season aquatic invasive species (AIS) management at Fish Creek Campground, removing over 1,300 pounds of Eurasian and variable-leaf watermilfoil. The work was performed by the Upper Saranac Foundation’s (USF) dive team and was part of the Fish Creek AIS Management Project, supported by a $19,000 grant from the … Read more
The village of Lake Placid has canceled an upcoming public hearing and vote on a proposed law that would have required larger protests and gatherings to obtain permits in advance. The Adirondack Explorer reports the proposal had sparked backlash from locals and inspired an online petition signed by more than 500 people opposed to the … Read more
The next summer concert by the Lake Placid Sinfonietta opens with some pops and light classical tunes on Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in the Paul White Memorial Shell at Mid’s Park in Lake Placid. The concert, “Watercolors,” is free and open to the public and will last about one hour. If weather does … Read more
Community members packed the third floor meeting room of the North Elba Town Hall to express their concerns and opinions about the proposal to open an adult-use cannabis dispensary at 2192 Saranac Ave. According to the Adriondack Daily Enterprise, concerns raised by both in-person and virtual hearing attendees ranged from the character and image of … Read more
AdkAction is nearly doubling its Fair Share Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program, expanding its farm network, geographic reach, and impact. What began as a small pilot in 2021 has blossomed into a region-wide effort connecting nearly 1,000 lower-income Adirondack residents with fresh, locally grown food. This year, 250 subsidized CSA shares will be distributed across … Read more
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has completed critical maintenance on an iconic Adirondack portage trail. The NFCT’s professional stewardship crew teamed up with local volunteers in June to rehabilitate the Brown’s Tract portage trail, which connects Eighth Lake to Raquette Lake. he … Read more
Avalanche Pass is living up to its name, even in the middle of summer. This past Sunday was eventful for Northern New York weather-wise, with several torrential downpours triggering a Flash Flood Warning in Essex County. The intense rain set off rock and mud slides in Keene, causing the closure of the Avalanche Pass trail. … Read more
The International Ski and Snowboard (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup IS returning to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex on December 12-14. The event will bring together the world’s top male and female ski jumpers for three days of competition on the HS 128 large hill, with individual events and a mixed team competition.
The town of North Elba is seeking a new budget officer as Catherine Edman wraps up a little over two decades in the role. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Town Supervisor Derek Doty, who has been in leadership roles throughout Edman’s tenure, said she has been a “cornerstone” of the town. He credited her … Read more
The Lake Placid-North Elba joint Planning Review Board is currently considering an application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary, which would be the first of its kind in the village of Lake Placid. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a public hearing will be held during the board’s normal meeting at 5:30 p.m. tonight on the … Read more