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Adirondack Foundation announces safety net grants

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily life and frayed the region’s safety net, Adirondack Foundation is awarding multiyear implementation grants to four innovative projects aimed at fortifying the basic needs system across the region. These grants support partnerships among ...

Paddling season begins with ’Round the Mountain

SARANAC LAKE — The Northern Forest Canoe Trail hosted its first event of the paddling season on May 10, with over 200 paddlers participating in the ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race. For the second straight year, the ‘Round the Mountain drew a record field, with 110 boats on ...

Honorees noted at John Brown Day

Photo by Naj Wikoff John Brown Day 2025 was celebrated on May 10 at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid, and the Spirit of John Brown Freedom Award was presented to local and national environmental justice, climate justice and human rights leaders. From left are Diane ...

Lake Placid Legion announces events for Memorial Day

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid American Legion Post 326 will observe Memorial Day on Monday by lowering and raising flags in honor of local veterans who are no longer with us and who had honorably, unselfishly served and sacrificed for the U.S. so its citizens may enjoy their freedoms as ...

Participants sought for 4th of July parade

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid is planning its annual Fourth of July celebration, complete with a parade down Main Street. The organizing committee is calling on the community to help make this year’s event the most vibrant yet, and all are invited to take part. The annual parade down Main ...

Community Day to recognize Volunteers of the Year

LAKE PLACID — The seventh annual Lake Placid Community Day celebration will take place on Sunday, June 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the North Elba Horse Show Grounds. Those who live, work, and volunteer in Lake Placid are encouraged to attend. The celebration includes live music from The McGraw ...