By Ry Rivard In May 2018, a rush of snowmelt and rain in the forecast put officials in the Village of Saranac Lake on high alert for flooding. The governor declared a state of emergency and thousands of sandbags were readied for action. Within … [Read more...] about Upper Saranac Foundation seeks help in shoring up dam
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Marina upgrades and new general store among APA projects up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency is reviewing a number of projects that are up for public comment this month. They range from the rebuild of an electric transmission circuit to the creation of a general store and gas station out of a … [Read more...] about Marina upgrades and new general store among APA projects up for public comment
Test finds elevated salt in Saranac Lake well water
By Ry Rivard The Village of Saranac Lake’s drinking water now comes with a warning label: too much salt for some people. Testing late last year turned up elevated sodium levels in the village water supply. Officials are now telling the public … [Read more...] about Test finds elevated salt in Saranac Lake well water
Annual 90-Miler canoe race canceled
The 90-Miler, a big tourism draw in September, has been canceled by the organizers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 3-day paddling event that takes paddlers from Old Forge to Long Lake to Saranac Lake was scheduled to take place Sept. 11-13. The … [Read more...] about Annual 90-Miler canoe race canceled
Coronavirus-related closures continue, including Hotel Saranac
By Gwendolyn Craig Hotel Saranac announced it will temporarily halt operations starting Friday, the latest closure in a long list of Adirondack businesses impacted by the coronavirus. Though hotels are exempt from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive … [Read more...] about Coronavirus-related closures continue, including Hotel Saranac
‘A moment for crafts people to shine’
Saranac Lake resident Gail Brill wanted to do something to help out during the COVID-19 crisis. So she put her creative skills to work, mobilizing a team of sewers scattered around the Tri-lakes area. They've been keeping busy sewing and distributing … [Read more...] about ‘A moment for crafts people to shine’