
Public hearing for large Great Sacandaga solar project draws few attendees
By Lauren Yates
Commenters support landowner, dairy farmer who seeks to sustain business with proposed 40-megawatt array in Mayfield
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Lauren Yates is a freelance environmental and community journalist based in Saranac Lake. She earned an English master's degree from Binghamton University in 2020 before launching her journalism career as a daily beat reporter at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise in 2021.
By Lauren Yates
Artists mourn closure of two Saranac Lake arts venues: BluSeed and ADK ArtRise
By Lauren Yates
Commenters support landowner, dairy farmer who seeks to sustain business with proposed 40-megawatt array in Mayfield
By Lauren Yates
Christopher Mele’s career started in the Adirondacks, which led him to The New York Times. For his latest chapter: A mystery novel set in fictional Adirondack community that's a homage to his profession.
By Lauren Yates
Populations of hibernating bats continue to see dramatic population losses due to white-nose syndrome
By Lauren Yates
Community celebrates new health services, while still recovering from loss of ER
By Lauren Yates
Storm damage forces indefinite closure of Lake George Islands Campground
By Lauren Yates
Longtime publisher seen as pillar in community, but not without controversy
By Lauren Yates
Farmers and gardeners adapt to shifting seasons and wetter springs
By Lauren Yates
Saranac toddler grapples with ongoing issues from Powassan virus
By Lauren Yates
Kelly Metzgar, director of Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance, has seen repeated vandalism of her Pride flags