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A ‘miracle baby’

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — Monica Kennedy thought it would be cool to have the first baby of the year. It’s something rare and unique — a point of pride for her and her child. She didn’t think it would happen, though. But in the early morning hours of Jan. 3, Nova Rain Nicotera became the ...

Carnival posters, buttons hit shelves

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — Good news, everyone! The posters and buttons for the 2026 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, themed “Cartoonival” this year, have hit stores. They are illustrated by Saranac Lake native and nationally syndicated “Doonesbury” cartoonist Garry Trudeau. Both the button ...

Tupper Laker petitions to improve Sunmount exteriors

Local News

TUPPER LAKE — Driving in from the east, it’s hard to miss. Not only is the Sunmount Developmental Center at the core of Tupper Lake’s economy as the community’s largest employer, but the nearly 140-acre property and its numerous buildings loom large over the busy state Route 3/30 ...

Constantino, Smullen swap criticism in NY-21 race

New York news

The Republican primary for an open seat in the 21st Congressional District has quickly become testy, with Anthony Constantino criticizing Robert Smullen over Smullen’s arrest in 2018 for tax evasion. “We can’t replace Elise Stefanik with someone who was arrested for felony tax ...

Northwood Cabins’ next chapter

Local News

TUPPER LAKE — Eagle-eyed drivers making their way along the state Route 3/30 corridor just east of Tupper Lake may have spotted a blue “For Sale” sign peeking out of the snowbank in front of the Northwood Cabins. The property is on the market as its current owners, Brian and Renee ...

Lynch appointed to Harrietstown council

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — Town resident David Lynch has been appointed to a one-year term to the Harrietstown council, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Councilwoman Ashley Milne in October. Lynch has thought about running for office for several years now and felt that the timing was ...