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Bobcats on skis and on film

PAUL SMITHS — A documentary giving a peek behind the curtain of the recent exploits and growth of the Paul Smith’s College Nordic ski team as they aim for a national championship is screening at the Harrietstown Town Hall on Saturday. “Coach Matt and the Outdoor ‘Cats,” from ...

Winter rolls on as next storm approaches

SARANAC LAKE — A busy week of wintry weather is expected to continue into the weekend. A fast-moving snowstorm tracking from the southwest is slated to graze the Tri-Lakes area Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service’s Burlington, Vermont office, ...

Man charged after pregnant woman dies in attempt to cross US-Canada border

PLATTSBURGH (AP) — A man extradited from Canada was arraigned on human smuggling charges Thursday in the case of a 33-year-old pregnant woman found dead in a frigid northern New York river after she illegally crossed the border, according to federal authorities. The body of Ana ...

New congressional watchdog group offers course on research

SARANAC LAKE — On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the recently formed NY-21 Congress Watchdogs group is offering a free online training workshop on how to research congressional legislation at 8:15 p.m. The training will be led by Peter LaVenia, a founding member of the group, co-chair of the New ...

‘A difficult decision’

SARANAC LAKE — Sturdy Supply and Rental is closing its doors at the end of this week, and auctioning off its inventory of tools and rental equipment next month. The family-founded and family-owned certified Stihl and Honda dealership and hardware store on Bloomingdale Avenue has been a ...

Lake Placid school district to sell Shipman property

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Central School District is in the process of selling the property the Shipman Youth Center is built on to be in compliance with state law. However, LPCSD Superintendent Tim Seymour assures the public the district’s partnership with the youth center will ...