LAKE PLACID — While the week’s single-digit highs and sub-zero wind chills were nothing to scoff at, those were just the beginning. An even stronger Arctic air mass is slated to set up shop over the region this weekend, delivering what is forecasted to be the coldest temperatures of the ...

LAKE PLACID — The United States men’s hockey team pulled off a “Miracle,” on Jan. 15 at the Olympic Center’s 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, defeating the mighty Soviet Union 4-3. Or so it looked ... in fact, nobody was even on the ice. Three of the 17 living 1980 Olympians — Mike ...

LAKE PLACID — Around two dozen people attended a public information session held by the town of North Elba and the village of Lake Placid joint Land Use Code Committee on Thursday, Jan. 15. The session sought to answer questions and hear concerns on a series of proposed amendments to the ...

LAKE PLACID — The Village of Lake Placid and the Town of North Elba boards hosted a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 13, to discuss their joint comprehensive plan as they look toward the future. The short meeting was held at the North Elba Town Hall and lasted just 12 minutes. In addition to ...

LAKE PLACID — USA Luge officially announced its 11 nominations for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina on Monday, Jan. 12, as the elite team is made up of a solid mix of returning Olympians and newcomers. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee will officially sign off ...

LAKE PLACID — One of the community’s most iconic winter staples, the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute, is set to open for the season on Saturday, Jan. 17. It’s scheduled to open from noon to 4 p.m., then again from 7 to 9 p.m. The toboggan chute will have the same hours of operation for ...