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Old Wawbeek Road: Original gateway to Upper Saranac Lake

By Tom French

Ski on underused road is solid option for when there is thin snow cover.

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Upper Saranac Foundation asks state to pay share of dam repairs 

By Zachary Matson

The Upper Saranac Foundation is repairing its Bartlett Carry Dam and thinks the state should help pay

A screenshot of design plans from the marina application showing structures to be removed (in red), a new covered dock (in blue) and the outline of other new docks.

Fish Creek Ponds marina project gets green light

By Zachary Matson

Project opponents remain concerned about impacts to Upper Saranac Lake and surrounding waterbodies 

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Upper Saranac Lake marina expansion: Feedback sought on completed plan

By Zachary Matson

Proposal has stirred controversy as marina developers eye second expansion in Saranac Lakes Chain

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Bonding with old friends, on the water

By Adirondack Explorer

Paddle trips provide much-needed catching up time

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Upper Saranac marina docked, awaiting complete application

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Park Agency seeks more information about plans to expand Upper Saranac Marina on Fish Creek Ponds.

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Neighbors’ dispute over septic systems continues in court

By Gwendolyn Craig

Homeowners in a Franklin County subdivision plan to appeal their unsuccessful lawsuit against the Adirondack Park Agency

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Santa Clara tables vote on marina plans

By Zachary Matson

Proposed marina expansions on Upper Saranac and Lower Saranac lakes have stirred up resistance from neighbors.

Upper Saranac Lake boater.

Agency’s Upper Saranac development decisions challenged in court

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Park Agency's permit changes called into question

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Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision

By Gwendolyn Craig

Thomas Jorling is appealing a state Supreme Court decision dismissing his lawsuit against a marina project on Lower Saranac Lake.

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