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NY-21 candidate Gendebien joined by Maryland’s Raskin at town hall

GLENS FALLS — In a small theater in this city’s downtown core, congressional hopeful Blake Gendebien laid out his plan to revitalize rural America and the district he hopes to represent in Washington alongside a prominent lawmaker, Rep. Jamie B. Raskin, D-Md. On Friday, the two men ...

Saranac Lake enrollment dips to triple digits

SARANAC LAKE — For the first time in years, Saranac Lake Central School District’s student enrollment has dipped below 1,000 on opening day. The district reported 984 students enrolled on opening day — 60 fewer than reported on opening day last year and a drop into the triple ...

Lake Placid Public Library doubles loan times

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Public Library has extended the length of its book loans from 14 to 28 days. Not sure how to use the extra reading time? Lake Placid librarians have a few book recommendations. Assistant Librarian Madonna Barney said the extended loans will save staff time ...

NCCC hosts five pottery session classes

SARANAC LAKE — North Country Community College is offering five sessions of non-credit pottery classes during the 2025-26 academic year. Open to the public, these classes will take place in the college’s Pottery Studio on the Saranac Lake campus. Each session costs $240, which includes ...

Watts & Wheels: Clean energy celebration set for Sept. 27

TUPPER LAKE — Electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy enthusiasts are invited to the Watts & Wheels, a free community event set for Saturday, Sept. 27 at The Wild Center. Third Act Upstate NY, The Wild Center and the North Country Clean Energy Hub will co-host the second annual EV ...

Pendragon kicks off next chapter of theatre campaign

SARANAC LAKE — Pendragon Theatre, the Adirondacks’ longest-running year-round professional theatre, officially opened the next chapter of its capital campaign — The Last Act for The Next Stage for Downtown — at its Annual Gala on Aug. 15. The sold-out celebration had community members, ...