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Garden Club decks street for the holiday

LAKE PLACID — Six intrepid ladies with the Garden Club of Lake Placid worked through vicious winds and battering sleet for nearly six hours on Friday, Nov. 22. Paula Politi, Joan Barton, Pat Hofbauer, Pearl McCahill, Cheryl Morris and Gwen Williams were on a mission to deck the halls and ...

WEATHERING HIKING TRAILS IN THE WINTER

LAKE PLACID — Winter has arrived for those planning on venturing into the backcountry’s higher elevations. Below-average temperatures and lake effect snow showers, which could lead to more snow — especially in the mountains — are expected for the Olympic Region throughout the first ...

Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll to be in step Dec. 6 to 8

TUPPER LAKE – Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll is taking place Dec. 6 to 8 at locations throughout the community. Organized by the Town of Tupper Lake, Tupper Arts and the Tupper Lake business community, the event promises a three-day, community-wide celebration ahead of the holiday season. ...

Loon Center welcomes Waldt as new director

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is excited to announce the appointment of Dorothy Waldt as Executive Director, effective January 2025. Dr. Nina Schoch, the Center’s current Executive Director, will assume a larger role as the ACLC’s new Director of Science and Conservation. ...

Republicans seeking candidates

The Essex County Republican Committee invites letters of intent from registered Republicans interested in receiving the Committee’s endorsement and support during the 2025 election cycle for the positions of District Attorney, County Coroner, or Town Supervisor. Please submit letters to ...

Mercy Care for the Adirondacks holds centerpiece workshop

On Nov. 20, Raquette River Brewing was bursting with conversation, smiles and holiday joy as Mercy Care Friendship Volunteers and Elder Friends gathered to create Holiday Centerpieces and enjoy refreshments. Mercy Care’s mission is to enhance in every dimension the fullness of life of ...