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Editorials

Adirondacks could become a premier disc golf destination

Thanks to the reporting of our summer intern, Syracuse University junior Arthur Maiorella, we learned more about his passion of disc golf, and we now realize that the Adirondack region is missing out on a huge opportunity. It could attract many more tourists by developing a network of ...

Firematic teams could help rebuild fire departments

The Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department once had an extremely effective way to build teamwork, keep volunteers in shape and reinforce hose and ladder skills when its firematic drill team was active. And boy, was it active ... and very successful. The team won 15 titles from 1993 to ...

Let’s help Long Lake rebuild

Long Lake, a community of fewer than 400 residents, was hit with severe flooding on Tuesday, July 11 that upended streets, damaged property and impacted local businesses during the area’s peak tourism season. It’ll take lots of time — and resources — to repair the destruction. If you ...

Lake Placid Hall of Fame needs more nominations

It’s time once again to submit nominations for the Lake Placid Hall of Fame, which is located at the Lake Placid Conference Center in the hallway near the 1932 Olympic Arena. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 1. If you haven’t seen the Hall of Fame, we encourage you to visit ... or ...

Miles of smiles

The story about Make-A-Wish recipient Kailey Paul this week was a welcome pick-me-up when considering all the horrible news around the world — war, famine, climate change, mass shootings, etc. On June 30, Make-A-Wish Northeast New York and the Lake Placid Horse Shows made this 14-year-old ...

Take advantage of ADK’s free naturalist programs this summer

We are blessed to live in a place full of beauty, natural resources and recreational opportunities. With this gift comes a responsibility to take care of the ecosystem in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park — the woods, waters, plants and animals — as we get through our daily lives, try to ...