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Signs of the Times

A woman walks out of the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, which had its services drastically reduced during the spring due to the pandemic. Photo by Mike Lynch
A woman walks out of the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, which had its services drastically reduced during the spring due to the pandemic. Photo by Mike Lynch
Signs like this one in Saranac Lake have been popping up throughout the Adirondacks. Photo by Mike Lynch
Signs like this one in Saranac Lake have been popping up throughout the Adirondacks. Photo by Mike Lynch
A sign of encouragement in front of the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Photo by Mike Lynch
A sign of encouragement in front of the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Photo by Mike Lynch
The Palace Theater in downtown Lake Placid has repurposed its sign out front this year to display messages to the public, which range from humorous to encouraging. Photo by Mike Lynch
The Palace Theater in downtown Lake Placid has repurposed its sign out front this year to display messages to the public, which range from humorous to encouraging. Photo by Mike Lynch
The Palace Theater in downtown Lake Placid has repurposed its sign out front. Photo by Mike Lynch
The Palace Theater in downtown Lake Placid has repurposed its sign out front. Photo by Mike Lynch
Shoppers leave Hannaford in Lake Placid. Masks are now required in places where social distancing is not possible. Photo by Mike Lynch
Shoppers leave Hannaford in Lake Placid. Masks are now required in places where social distancing is not possible. Photo by Mike Lynch
A shopper leaves Hannaford in Lake Placid. Masks are now required in places where social distancing is not possible. Photo by Mike Lynch
A shopper leaves Hannaford in Lake Placid. Masks are now required in places where social distancing is not possible. Photo by Mike Lynch
A view of downtown Lake Placid in late April. Photo by Mike Lynch
A view of downtown Lake Placid in late April. Photo by Mike Lynch
Many restaurants throughout the area remain open, like this one in Lake Placid, but only offer delivery or takeout. Photo By Mike Lynch
Many restaurants throughout the area remain open, like this one in Lake Placid, but only offer delivery or takeout. Photo By Mike Lynch
A man stands outside the North Elba Town Hall, where people can get free hand sanitizer in the front entrance room. Photo by Mike Lynch
A man stands outside the North Elba Town Hall, where people can get free hand sanitizer in the front entrance room. Photo by Mike Lynch
A woman stops for a photo of the Olympic facilities in Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch
A woman stops for a photo of the Olympic facilities in Lake Placid. Photo by Mike Lynch
Downtown Lake Placid is quiet on this late April day, but traffic still makes its way through town. Photo by Mike Lynch
Downtown Lake Placid is quiet on this late April day, but traffic still makes its way through town. Photo by Mike Lynch
A sign in downtown Lake Placid encourages people to comply with social distancing guidelines. Photo by Mike Lynch
A sign in downtown Lake Placid encourages people to comply with social distancing guidelines. Photo by Mike Lynch
A man makes his way down Main Street in Lake Placid in late April. Photo by Mike Lynch
A man makes his way down Main Street in Lake Placid in late April. Photo by Mike Lynch
Lake Placid Center for the Arts sign. Photo by Mike Lynch
Lake Placid Center for the Arts sign. Photo by Mike Lynch
A sign outside the Dance Sanctuary in Saranac Lake. Photo by Mike Lynch
A sign outside the Dance Sanctuary in Saranac Lake. Photo by Mike Lynch
A sign outside the Dance Sanctuary in Saranac Lake. Photo by Mike Lynch
A sign outside the Dance Sanctuary in Saranac Lake. Photo by Mike Lynch
Bitters and Bones in Saranac Lake offers a special in late April. Photo by Mike Lynch
Bitters and Bones in Saranac Lake offers a special in late April. Photo by Mike Lynch
Aubochon Hardware in Saranac Lake only allows four customers into the store at a time. Photo by Mike Lynch
Aubochon Hardware in Saranac Lake only allows four customers into the store at a time. Photo by Mike Lynch
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Signs throughout Lake Placid and Saranac Lake offer encouragement and warnings during the coronavirus pandemic in late April.

Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch is a multimedia reporter for the Adirondack Explorer. He can be reached at mike@adirondackexplorer.org. Sign up for Mike’s newsletter

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