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Hydrant flushing starts Tuesday in Saranac Lake

SARANAC LAKE — The village Department of Public Works will begin flushing hydrants on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in the Park Avenue area. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, flushing will happen in the River Street and Helen Hill area. On Thursday, Nov. 6, flushing will happen in the Lake Street ...

Whiteface Memorial Highway sees busiest season in 49 years

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, ...

Tupper town budget hearing Monday

TUPPER LAKE — The Tupper Lake Town Board is slated to hold two public hearings beginning at 4 p.m. Monday at town hall, both concerning the proposed 2026 town budget. The first hearing is for public comment on the budget itself, and the second is for public comment on a local law that ...

Found funds

LAKE CLEAR — The federal subsidies for Cape Air flights in and out of Adirondack Regional Airport have been extended yet again, until at least Nov. 18, if the now-31-day government shutdown continues. The Harrietstown-owned SLK airport is part of the Essential Air Service network — a ...

Three candidates vying for two Tupper Lake town board seats

TUPPER LAKE — Voters here have one contested local race to decide at the ballot box this year. Three candidates: Adam Boudreau, John Gillis and Owen Littlefield are squaring off for two open seats on the town board. Gillis, the incumbent, is seeking reelection as he completes his first ...