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NCPR, Mountain Lake PBS face huge cuts

SARANAC LAKE — A rescissions bill taking back more than $1 billion in previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been passed by Congress. It will leave a $650,000 hole in North Country Public Radio’s budget and a $1.9 million hole in Mountain Lake PBS’ ...

Van Ho to host ultra running challenge July 26

LAKE PLACID — It’s a good time to be a runner in Lake Placid. As Ironman festivities get underway, Lake Placid is set to host another running event that promises to push competitors to their limits. The Last Man Standing Lake Placid takes place next Saturday, July 26 at Mount Van ...

North Elba Dems nominate 3 candidates, 2 Republicans

NORTH ELBA — The Democratic Party members in the town of North Elba nominated three candidates, two of which are Republicans, during a caucus Wednesday night. Current Town Councilman Rick Preston was nominated for town supervisor. With two open seats available for town council members, ...

Friends of Moody Pond online summer auction begins

SARANAC LAKE — Just over five years ago, after discovering invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in Moody Pond, the Friends of Moody Pond was formed. The invasive weed crowds out native plants, reduces biodiversity, diminishes fish habitat and negatively impacts wetlands. If left unmanaged, it ...

Review board hears concerns about Placid dispensary

LAKE PLACID — Community members packed the third floor meeting room of the North Elba Town Hall to express their concerns and opinions about the proposal to open an adult-use cannabis dispensary at 2192 Saranac Ave., formerly the CrossFit Lake Placid building. Concerns raised by both ...