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Reading, running and ’rithmetic

SARANAC LAKE — Jake Kollmer and Zoe Carpenter are this year’s Saranac Lake High School valedictorian and salutatorian. They’re both four-year, three-season athletes; both play in band; both born and raised in the district; both inspired by their parents and both got their worst ...

Kavanagh, Casagrain named TLHS’s val and sal

TUPPER LAKE — Emma Kavanagh and Campbell Casagrain are the Tupper Lake High School class of 2025’s valedictorian and salutatorian. Besides graduating with the highest grade point averages in their class, the two were heavily involved in school clubs, sports and took on a variety of ...

Wylie, Scanio earn top 2025 LPHS honors

LAKE PLACID — Emma Wylie is this year’s valedictorian at Lake Placid High School, and Parker Scanio earned the distinction of salutatorian. Both accomplished thespians recently reflected on life on and off stage and the high school accomplishments they are most proud of. - Emma ...

Long Lake man convicted of the murder of his brother from 2023

LONG LAKE — A Long Lake man is facing 20 years to life in prison after being convicted for the 2023 murder of his brother on Wednesday. A Hamilton County jury found Patrick B. Skerrett, 67, guilty of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, ...

Rangers assist in lost hikers, injured angler

Forest Rangers with the state Department of Environmental Conservation responded to several incidents in the Adirondacks over the past few weeks, including a water rescue for an individual who had fallen down a steep bank into the AuSable River near the Whiteface Mountain ski ...