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Adirondack Health Foundation executive director to retire Dec. 31

SARANAC LAKE — At the end of the year, Hannah Hanford will retire after 14 years as the Adirondack Health Foundation’s executive director. “I feel very fortunate to have been able to carry Adirondack Health’s flag to the community and to our donors,” she said. “I’m proud of the ...

Lake Placid moves to targeted dialogue as 2026 Olympic sliding Plan B

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid is the intended Plan B host site for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games sliding sports if the century-old Italian sliding track in Cortina d’Ampezzo is not completed by March 2025, according to state Olympic Regional Development Authority Communications Director ...

DEC seeks changes to Forest Tax Law

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced proposed changes to the regulations for Real Property Tax Law Section 480a — also known as Forest Tax Law — on Friday, Nov. 20 The DEC claims the overhaul of the 50-year-old regulations ...

Adirondack Foundation appoints three new trustees

Adirondack Foundation has announced leadership transitions for its Board of Trustees and Community Council, in addition to welcoming three new trustees. Bill Creighton, who joined the Board of Trustees in 2017, has been appointed as chair, taking the helm from Joe Steiniger, while Anna ...

Land Trust, town partner in conservation effort

WILLSBORO – The Adirondack Land Trust recently purchased 68 acres on Willsboro Point for ecological conservation and community benefit. The parcel features 950 feet of natural shoreline on Lake Champlain’s Willsboro Bay, open fields, and shrublands. American kestrel, indigo bunting, great ...

Ward Lumber’s holiday drives in progress

This holiday season, Ward Lumber is bringing the spirit of giving to life through multiple collection drives aimed at supporting local communities and spreading joy. This building materials supplier with locations in Jay & Malone just completed a winter clothing drive, has ongoing drives ...