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 ...
SARANAC LAKE — The Friends of Moody Pond annual meeting will take place on Monday, June 23, at 7 p.m., at 12 Labrador Lane in Saranac Lake. Community members who cares about the pond are welcome to attend the annual meeting, become a member, and find out more about what the nonprofit ...