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Republicans seeking candidates

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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

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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 ...

Lifetime of service began with move to Adirondacks

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WILMINGTON -- Eugene “Gene” Loughran moved to the Adirondacks with his family in 1956, when he was 10 years old. His father had just retired from working for the subway system in New York City. He had heart problems and didn’t expect to live long, so he wanted to live the rest of his ...

Events take on a holiday flair at library

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With summer behind us and fall weather settling in, the LPPL is preparing programs and activities for the upcoming months. October 31st was a lively day in Lake Placid. The summer-like weather, the Halloween parade on Main Street, and the trick-or-treaters all contributed to the excitement ...

Adirondack Foundation launches Kindling Awards

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LAKE PLACID — A new award opportunity aims to bring people together within local communities across the Adirondack region this winter. Adirondack Foundation’s Kindling Awards will provide awards of $1,000 each for up to 30 nominees hosting community-driven gatherings, with an emphasis on ...

Area artist’s paintings to be on display Dec. 13, 14

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Ingrid van Slyke is a Lake Placid resident and artist who has received a grant from the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts/New York State Council on the Arts. “My project proposal is to create a painting a week for a year,” she said. “The body of the work is paintings of Lake Placid ...