DALLAS — The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War. It declared that all enslaved people in the state were free and had “absolute equality.” Word quickly ...

LAKE PLACID — The North Elba/Lake Placid Comprehensive Plan, a detailed document intended to guide the growth and development of the community, is nearing completion. The draft plan was presented to the town and village boards Tuesday by the landscape architecture and planning consultant ...

SARANAC LAKE — The Harrietstown council is debating whether to lease land near the summit of Dewey Mountain to a company that wants to build a Verizon tower there. The town council will discuss this proposal at its board meeting tonight at 5 p.m. in the basement of the Harrietstown Town ...

LAKE PLACID — Communities across the Adirondacks are inviting residents and visitors to take in the sounds of summer at a wide array of free outdoor concerts, beginning in June and continuing throughout the summer. Held at venues throughout the region, these events showcase a rich mix of ...

LAKE PLACID - Applications are now open for North Country School’s “Impactful Voices” Theater Camp 2025, running July 28 through Aug. 1 at the school’s Lake Placid campus. This weeklong theater camp is available to all interested North Country children ages 10-17 and offers area youth ...