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Carnival History Hut opens Feb. 2

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop will open on Feb. 2. The history hut is located at the Lake Flower boat launch on River Street next to the Ice Palace. The hut will display photos and memorabilia of past and present carnivals while the gift shop ...

Violin-cello duo performs at Lake Flower Landing next week

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — ARKAI, an award-winning electroacoustic violin-cello duo that has inspired audiences around the world through its genre-defying string music, are set to perform two shows next weekend, one in Saranac Lake and another in Saranac. The performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ...

Maine judge delays decision on removing Trump from ballot

Politics

PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine judge on Wednesday put on hold a decision on former President Donald Trump’s ballot status to allow time for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a similar case in Colorado. Trump’s lawyers appealed in state court when Secretary of State Shenna Bellows removed the ...

Hochul unveils $233B state budget plan

Local News

Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled her $233 billion executive budget proposal for New York’s 2024-25 fiscal year. Hochul said in the Red Room at the state Capitol Tuesday that despite a $6 billion, or 4.5%, spending increase, her budget proposal would not raise income taxes. The state is ...

New York City theater manager got his start in Saranac Lake

Local News

Though he is now a seasoned theater veteran, Saranac Lake native Peter Dean’s first role was small but mighty: A puny pickpocket in a 1980 production of “Oliver!” at the Harrietstown Town Hall. “It’s a time-honored tradition: The role of the youngest pickpocket, that is ultimately ...