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Olympic pitch

LAKE PLACID — Former North Country Assemblyman Billy Jones and a current Brooklyn Assemblyman are calling for the formation of an exploratory committee to look into the potential of bringing the Winter Olympics back to New York, splitting the events between Lake Placid and New York ...

Mount Pisgah officially opens for the 2025-26 season

SARANAC LAKE — The snow guns on Mount Pisgah were running on full blast last week as the sky contributed to the accumulating powder at the ski area. The mountain officially opened for skiers and snowboarders on Dec. 12. Pisgah employees Jeremy Parent and Tara Gagne were maintaining the ...

Keene Central School honor roll

KEENE VALLEY — The following students were named to the most recent honor roll at Keene Central School. High Honor Roll Grade 12 Baillargeon, Peyton Crowl, Henry Harmer, Brayden Hurlburt, Willa Kelley, Hunter Matteau, Alyssa Nelson, Camryn Riggins, Molly ...

Foreign language fund accepting grant applications

LAKE PLACID — Foreign language educators are encouraged to apply to Adirondack Community Foundation for grants now through Jan. 15. Adirondack Community Foundation’s Adirondack Foreign Language Enhancement Fund supports innovation in French and Spanish classrooms and elevates the status ...

Residents can now apply for home energy assistance

LAKE PLACID — Gov. Kathy Hochul Monday, Dec. 1 announced that New Yorkers can begin applying for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help defray the high cost of heating their homes during the winter. The program, known as HEAP, can provide up to $996 to eligible ...

Adirondack Winter Pride weekend slated for February in Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID -- Adirondack Winter Pride weekend is taking place Feb. 27 to March 1, with activities planned throughout Lake Placid and Wilmington for LGBTQ residents, visitors, and their allies. Organizers are encouraging businesses, restaurants, hotels, civic groups, individuals, and others ...