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Catch Adirondack Band nubble this Summer in the North Country
Saranac Lake-based band nubble is set to tour around the North Country this summer, bringing their Adirondack-themed folk music with them. Their imagery and subject matter are all distinct to the Adirondacks, featuring local references and atmospheric sound. nubble was formed about a year ago by Gene Baritot (vocals, guitar,...
Texas native rides to LP grand prix win
LAKE PLACID — It’s safe to say that Brian Moggre’s first-ever trip to Lake Placid has been pretty good so far. On the final day of the Lake Placid Horse Show on Sunday, June 30, Moggre, of Flower Mound, Texas, rode his horse MTM Vivre Le Reve to a first place victory in the $75,000 Lake Placid Horse Show Grand Prix at the North Elba Show Grounds.
Spay/neuter, rabies clinic for cats is July 12 in Saranac Lake
SARANAC LAKE — The Tri-Lakes Humane Society is partnering with FARVets again to offer a low-cost spay/neuter and rabies clinic for cats in the Tri-Lakes area on Friday, July 12. The clinic will take place at the shelter — 255 George LaPan Memorial Highway, Saranac Lake. Rabies vaccines are...
Chris Mazdzer to compete in American Ninja Warrior
LAKE PLACID — After retiring from luge this past December, 2018 Olympic silver medalist and former Saranac Lake resident Chris Mazdzer is set to return back to the spotlight. The four-time Olympian who now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah will compete on NBC television’s “American Ninja Warrior.” The...
Tupper Lake History Museum to celebrate the opening of its new home
The Tupper Lake History Museum finally has a permanent home and the museum leaders are planning a grand opening of the new place and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, July 6 from 1p.m. to 3p.m. The ribbon-cutting, with remarks by museum officials and local leaders is set for 1:30p.m. There is much...
ON THE SCENE: Keeping Lake Placid Horse Shows world-class
Like international elite sports such as Formula One Motorsports, the horse show circuit is becoming more competitive. Lake Placid has evolved to be one of the top in the nation, exemplified by hosting the Olympic tryouts in 1984 and 1988. Yet, Lake Placid’s standing is slipping, partly because other major...
New trail at The Wild Center highlights unique features of the Adirondack region
TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. — The Wild Center has unveiled its newest attraction, the Fen Trail, which promises to showcase visitors the unique ecological features of the Adirondack region. This 1.2-mile down-and-back path leads explorers to the Raquette River, offering educational insights into the ecological and climate characteristics of northern...
A Free Theater Camp for North Country Youth
The camp is free of charge and lunch will be provided for all participants. Those interested should submit an application by July 15 online here. The camp is made possible with support from the Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant. This support ensures the program is accessible to all interested students from the region who have a passion for theater and storytelling. The camp aims to empower youth participants by providing a platform to create their own unique performance piece over the course of the week.
Laura Chapot won both featured jumper classes at Lake Placid
LAKE PLACID, N.Y.--Laura Chapot won both of Wednesday’s feature classes as the Week 2 jumper classes began at the 55th annual Lake Placid Horse Shows on Wednesday,, July 3. In Wednesday’s 1.40m Jump-off class, Chapot on Ginola was one of two entries to qualify for the jump-off, and she won by going clean in tin 30.585 seconds.
Harriet Tubman Sculpture Being Unveiled at John Brown Farm
“Beacon of Hope,” a nationally recognized sculpture of Harriet Tubman, is set to be unveiled on Thursday, July 5, 2024, at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid. The unveiling ceremony, open to the public, will commence a months-long celebration of Harriet Tubman’s life and enduring legacy.
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