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Town of Westport Supervisor Ike Tyler stands next to the town's electric car behind the town hall, which has solar panels and an EV charging station. Photo by Mike Lynch

Why Indian Lake and Westport are investing in green technology and electric vehicles

By Mike Lynch

Two Adirondack towns were included among the recipients for vehicles through DEC's municipal zero-emission vehicle program.

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Docks stored in Norman's Cove on Indian Lake this summer.

State cracks down on Indian Lake cove dock storage

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state is requiring Indian Lake residents and business owners to remove their docks from a cove or face a violation.

Four students in black caps and gowns sit together in front of their high school's sign.

Indian Lake Class of 2024: Four graduates

By Arietta Hallock

Tiny graduating class highlights problems, solutions around the declining enrollment at rural New York schools

State boosts spending on Adirondack dams to address deferred maintenance

By Zachary Matson

A state agency is working to repair a handful of Adirondack dams, starting with the iconic Indian Lake Stone Dam.

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Engineers detail Indian Lake Stone Dam rehab designs 

By Zachary Matson

An overhaul of the Indian Lake Stone Dam is estimated to cost $7.7 million and could go out for contractor bid this summer.

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Brenda Valentine: the community advocate every town needs

By Izania Gonzalez

One woman’s retirement has become over 15 years of dedication to Indian Lake

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As school enrollment shrinks, Adirondack districts get creative

By Contributing Writer

Small Adirondack schools face challenges: How to provide a robust and well-rounded education amid ongoing enrollment declines?

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Golfer and Indian Lake resident Dewey Brown broke through barriers

By Amy Scattergood

Dewey Brown, the first Black PGA member, bough Cedar River Golf Course in Indian Lake in 1947 and stayed there for the rest of his life.

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Trail promise melts

By James Odato

Blocked snowmobile connectors leave locals feeling swindled

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Routes less traveled

By Mike Lynch

A list of lesser-used Adirondack Park trails where hikers may seek to spread out for some solitude.

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