LAKE PLACID — Emma Wylie is this year’s valedictorian at Lake Placid High School, and Parker Scanio earned the distinction of salutatorian. Both accomplished thespians, they recently reflected on life on and off stage and the high school accomplishments they are most proud of. - Emma ...

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid High School senior Colin Francis picked up the sport of distance running at age 5 when he ran his first 5K. Now he’s training for the Lake Placid Marathon on Sunday, June 8, and he’s raising money for the Vermont Children’s Hospital in the process. One of ...

PAUL SMITHS — Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute opened its season of managing the largest aquatic invasive species spread prevention program in New York state on Friday, May 23. This season began with an energized team of watercraft inspection stewards, who recently ...

LAKE PLACID — As the school year comes to a close, the Lake Placid Center for the Arts will celebrate its dance students with the Lake Placid School of Dance Spring Recital at noon Saturday, May 31. Each year, about 100 students (ages 3 to 18) take part in the LPSD programs, developing ...

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently issued an advisory that encourages outdoor recreationists to postpone high elevation activities due to unstable spring conditions. Recreationists are advised to prepare for thinner snowpack on trails, deteriorating and ...

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently reminded recreationists to “Clean. Drain. Dry.” boats, trailers, fishing gear and other equipment before launching in New York’s waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Starting Friday, May 23, ...