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Lauren Yates

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.

Latest Story by Lauren Yates

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BluSeed Studios arts center to close after 23 years in Saranac Lake

By Lauren Yates

Artists mourn closure of two Saranac Lake arts venues: BluSeed and ADK ArtRise

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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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A reporter-turned-novelist returns to his Adirondack roots

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.

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Facing extinction: The plight of New York’s tricolored bat

By Lauren Yates

Populations of hibernating bats continue to see dramatic population losses due to white-nose syndrome

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Lake Placid transforms former emergency room into primary care facility

By Lauren Yates

Community celebrates new health services, while still recovering from loss of ER

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Adirondack trails begin reopening after severe July floods, tornadoes

By Lauren Yates

Storm damage forces indefinite closure of Lake George Islands Campground

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End of an Era? Dan McClelland considers selling Tupper Lake Free Press after 47 years

By Lauren Yates

Longtime publisher seen as pillar in community, but not without controversy

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USDA updates zones map, reflecting changes many growers are already seeing

By Lauren Yates

Farmers and gardeners adapt to shifting seasons and wetter springs

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A family’s fight for their daughter raises awareness about tick-borne illnesses

By Lauren Yates

Saranac toddler grapples with ongoing issues from Powassan virus

LGBTQ activist Kelly Metzgar stands with her Pride flags.

Saranac Lake rallies around LGBTQ activist who has been target of vandalism

By Lauren Yates

Kelly Metzgar, director of Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance, has seen repeated vandalism of her Pride flags