NORTH ELBA — When thinking of overnighting deep in the High Peaks backcountry, full-service amenities are probably the last thing that comes to mind. In most cases, hikers would be fortunate to find a level and well-drained patch of ground to pitch a tent — nearby running water and ...
WILMINGTON — It was a banner year for the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway, which closed for the season on Oct. 13. There were a total of 106,734 people making the trip up the five-mile highway, which celebrated its 90th anniversary this season. It was the most users since 1976, ...
LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Central School District is slated to hold a public hearing at its district office at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, regarding two proposed uses of its repair reserve fund. The district is looking to replace four speakers and the underlying audio system in the ...
LAKE PLACID — As the Olympic world prepares for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan/Cortina, Lake Placid will harken back to its 1980 competitions and unveil a statue to legendary United States hockey coach Herb Brooks on Jan. 31. The statue is being donated by the Stanley Rumbough family in ...
LAKE PLACID — Community event organizers are encouraging Adirondack residents and visitors to support the region’s small businesses by shopping locally this holiday season. Small Business Saturday will take place on Nov. 29, dedicated to supporting small businesses and encouraging people to ...
WILMINGTON — In one of the most closely watched and high-turnout races in the region, Tim Follos is the projected winner for Wilmington town supervisor according to unofficial election night results, defeating write-in candidate Sam Haselton and incumbent Supervisor Favor Smith, who was not ...