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Editorials

Fickle foliage this year

This time of year, the people answering phone calls at visitor bureaus, hotels and resorts throughout the Adirondack North Country region are fielding questions about fall foliage on a daily basis. Most of the time, visitors only want to know one thing: “When are your leaves going to ...

Hunting for history

We applaud the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society trustees for continually finding ways for the public to celebrate local history, and their latest event — the annual Scavenger Hunt — was a great success. Board member Peter Roland reported that the event was held on Thursday, ...

Earn your press pass with a free course

As part of our ongoing efforts to inform, engage and empower Olympic Region residents through journalism, the Lake Placid News is proud to announce an upcoming training opportunity through the New York Press Association. Whether you are a high school or college student or a community ...

North Elba continues to improve its parks

Kudos to North Elba officials — including the supervisor, Town Council and North Elba Park District employees — for developing new uses for town venues, specifically at the North Elba Show Grounds and the North Elba Athletic Fields. There’s a real sense of community when people gather ...

Make plans to attend the I Love BBQ & Music Festival

Dmitry Feld and his crew at the I Love BBQ and Music Festival have continued to add attractions to the event for the whole family, not just for people who love the taste and culture of barbecue food. There really is something for everyone: food, music, BMX bike demonstrations, professional ...

Reminder: LEAF grant application deadline is in 2 weeks

The town of North Elba’s Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund — LEAF — has distributed more than $3 million for more than 80 local projects since April 2021, and the application deadline for Round 6 of the grants is Friday, Sept. 1. This fund — created by redistributing 2% of the ...