The Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson arrived in Saranac Lake in October of 1887 a global celebrity. In the previous four years, he had published “Treasure Island,” “Kidnapped,” “A Child’s Garden of Verses,” and, most sensationally, “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. ...
Climate change and higher energy costs are growing challenges for residents of the Adirondacks, and helping locals address those twin challenges inspired the town of Jay and its Comprehensive Planning Committee to host a Sustainability and Energy Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14, on the Jay ...
Happy belated birthday, Harry! Prince Harry’s birthday was Sept. 15, making him a Virgo. By some bizarre twist of fate, my cousin Harry’s birthday was Sept. 16, only one day after Prince Harry’s! You have to admit that is pretty cosmic. So happy belated birthday to both. There the ...
From the vantage point of the Lake Placid Public Library reading porch, the captivating sight of Mirror Lake framed by a spectrum of mountainous hues never fails to elicit admiration from our visitors and patrons. As the seasons transition, the picturesque scene remains a topic of discussion, ...
St. Agnes Church - The new St. Agnes Church’s edifice is fast taking on definite form. With a favorable autumn and the present pace, all outside work will be complete before cold weather sets in. Brick and masonry is in charge of Thomas Garrigan, who has a competent force of men moving ...
Owners of the Mirror Lake Inn have a lot to be proud of — the history of their establishment, the awards that keep coming for their hospitality service, including dining, and their ongoing commitment to the community of Lake Placid. Over Labor Day weekend, the Weibrechts began ...