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Building boards and community

SARANAC LAKE — Jebus Skateboards held a workshop at the Saranac Lake Skateboard Park on Oct. 26, where kids were able to assemble their own boards and get lessons with the Jebus team. Ten people between the ages of 4 and 15 signed up for the two-hour session. Organizer Carter Beitz ...

ESF artist-in-residence creates comic book bringing Adirondack science to life

NEWCOMB — When artist Anicka Chaffey arrived at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s Adirondack Ecological Center as the 2025 artist-in-residence, she set out to merge science and storytelling. The result is “Journey to the Hudson,” a comic book that makes complex ...

Norfolk Beier welcomes two new attorneys

LAKE PLACID — Norfolk Beier PLLC has announced the addition of two experienced attorneys to its growing practice: William Kissel joins as of counsel, and Jade Platania as senior counsel. The firm says these additions further strengthen its commitment to providing comprehensive and ...

Lake Placid Olympic Museum earns ISHY Award for educational programming

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Olympic Museum brought home the top prize in the educational programming category last month at the annual International Sports Heritage Association Conference hosted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown. The Olympic Museum earned ...

Heart Network pays tribute to retiring board member

SARANAC LAKE — The Heart Network and its community partners in Saranac Lake are celebrating the contributions of a longtime volunteer and public servant. Ruth Pino served on The Heart Network’s Board of Directors for over 12 years, helping the organization shape its strategies to ...