SARANAC LAKE — There were two good formal designations this week that confirm what seems evident from looking out the window: the water tables are returning and the drought that began this summer is in remission. On Wednesday, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced ...

SARANAC LAKE — The Harrietstown council unanimously passed its $7.3 million budget for the coming year on Thursday evening, keeping it well below the state-imposed tax cap. No members of the public attended the hearing to comment on the budget, so, instead of waiting until next week to ...

TUPPER LAKE — Town Supervisor Rickey Dattola and village Mayor Mary Fontana each won reelection on Tuesday, running unopposed for their respective positions. While the absence of opponents created little suspense going into election night, the two heads of government here said they were ...

SARANAC LAKE — The Upper Saranac Foundation Dive Team has concluded another season of aquatic invasive species management at Follensby Clear Pond, marking significant progress in the effort to protect the Upper Saranac watershed. Expanded invasive management efforts at Follensby Clear ...

LAKE PLACID — John Brown Farm will host a free, guided walk through the North Elba Cemetery, in honor of Veteran’s Day and Union soldiers of the Civil War, at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11. Participants invited to share the stories of veterans of any war who are buried in the cemetery. Organizers ...