Lifestyle & Entertainment

Saranac Lake launches new 6er program

But Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau wants the world to know that his village, on the fringe of the High Peaks region, has mountains, too. So the village designated six mountains, all within 15 miles of Saranac Lake, as “6ers.”

Focus on Entertainment: May 24 - 31

The weekend is packed with musical performances in the Plattsburgh to Lake Placid area. Shows will include performances by: Until We Are Ghosts & I for an Eye at ROTA, Ben Bright will play at Irises, Hot Mess takes over the Naked Turtle Stage, Bootleg will pirate the 8-Ball stage, Dynomatics bring the funk to Monopole, Livin’ & Lovin’ Country Dance Party at the Crete Center, Doom F**k, Heard, Haus of Starr & Rail play at Monopole.

North Country WWII veterans honored all the way to D.C.

As the sun rose over Vermont’s Green Mountains on Saturday, May 18, 18 World War II veterans left Plattsburgh to visit the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. The trip marked the inaugural flight of North Country Honor Flight, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring World War II veterans by taking them to the memorial.

Gibson Brothers begin new tour with guests on mandolin

The Gibson Brothers are maintaining world-class caliber performances this spring while promoting their newest album thanks to a succession of professional guests on the mandolin.

Habitat for Humanity house available

The Champlain Valley Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for families interested in owning a Habitat house.

DEC warns of muddy trails in High Peaks

With the start of a new season of outdoor hiking and recreation, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) urges hikers to be cautious and postpone hikes on trails above 3,000 feet until early June when muddy trail conditions are expected to improve.

A year’s worth of weather, in a week

Notes from the North Woods

It certainly has been an interesting week to be in the woods.

Fly fishing prairie guys

Conservation Conversations

They say the early bird gets the worm. It should read: “The early riser gets the bird,” and hopefully that bird’s a turkey, but for me, I think the “bird” is all I’m getting, so to speak!

Former Plattsburgh resident to compete in Battle of Plattsburgh 2

Long before Battle of Plattsburgh festivities take over the city in September, there will be a different battle in Plattsburgh. And this one will involve mixed martial arts.

Relay for life team gets physical for purple power with a Zumbathon

The Relay for Life team “Motivators” will host a Zumbathon at the Our Lady of Victory Church at 4919 South Catherine Street, on May 10. The Zumbathon will begin at 7 p.m. and go till 8:30 p.m.

The wave

Notes from the North Woods

Adirondackers have again begun practicing that old, familiar wave.

Annual luncheon honors breast cancer survivors, co-survivors

230 Survivors, Friends and Family Members Attend April 27 Event

Exceptional men who have made an impact in the fight against breast cancer and numerous cancer survivors were honored at the Northeastern New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® “Pink Tie Guys” annual survivor luncheon at the Clifton Park Hilton Garden Inn.