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Gary Rudd Memorial Golf Tournament benefits IVES
Susan Brownsell, Lori Hansen, and Leslie Beauchamp sell raffle tickets and register players for the game. Photo by Terry Newman The annual Gary Rudd Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, Aug. 19, at the...
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Cycle Adirondacks bring bikes, community service and fun to Inlet
Photo submitted by Cycle Adirondacks/PureADK Friends gather for a ride through the Adirondacks. Cycle Adirondacks Ultimate Cycling Vacation event in the Town of Inlet is more than just a bike tour. The...
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School is back in session
Students disembark from school buses on the first day of the 2018-19 school year Sept. 4 at the Indian Lake Central School District. There, the students were greeted by parents and teachers. Buses...
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Photo submitted Wells Central School celebrated a successful first day of school on Wednesday, Sept. 5. At left, the Wells Central School staff welcome the children back for the first day of school....
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Halloween Spirit
The Marleau family won first place for their Pac-Man group costumes. The town of Inlet held its Halloween parade and party on Friday, Oct. 26. The community came out to show off their costumes in a...
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Christmas on Main Street events kick off the holiday season in Old Forge and...
Photo courtesy of Matteson Trumbauer The winners of Inlet’s ugly sweater contest. An Adirondack Christmas on Main Street events drew large crowds to the towns of Old Forge and Inlet over Thanksgiving...
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Photo submitted On Jan. 27, the Wells Central School Ski Club got to meet Glen Plake, National Ski Hall of Fame and pioneer of extreme skiing after their lessons at Oak Mountain. Glen and his wife...
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Icy harvest at Raquette Lake
Photo by Daniel Proulx Many volunteers came to help in the effort. The annual Raquette Lake Ice Harvest was held on Saturday, Jan. 26. Volunteers came out to help in the effort to cut and move...
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Ice fishing challenges draw thousands to Great Sacandaga Lake
Walleye Challenger co-organizer Lou Stutzke smiles as he holds one of the many walleye caught. Paul Spranger of Canajoharie holds a 34 inch northern pike. Area residents and visitors from across the...
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Pondskimming into spring
It was a cold and windy day when a large crowd gathered around a small, manmade pond at Oak Mountain Ski Center to watch 16 skiers come down the hill and go skiing across the pond on Saturday, March...
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Long Lake Central School 5th and 6th grade art students in Ms. Gannon’s class work on completing a community mural in the school’s first floor hallway. (Photo provided)
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Through the wardrobe
The students of The Inlet Common School had their annual One School One Book reveal on Monday, March 4. Principal Holt, discussed the importance of reading for pleasure. She encouraged students to...
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It has been a long, cold and snowy winter but now with spring officially here and temperatures in the 50’s predicted for the last two days of March, winter sports are drawing to a close as this photo...
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Inlet gets some extra Easter this year
Gabby Kukko finds an egg. Inlet continued the Easter fun for another day with Easter egg hunts for kids and grownups alike on Saturday, April 27, at Arrowhead and Fern Parks. With help from local...
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Photo courtesy of Dave Nelson A young bull moose was recently seen leaving the Lewey Lake Campsite. There was no information on whether the moose left without paying.
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Showing community pride
In two separate days May 1 and May 8, local businesses, volunteers, and schools participated in the event to keep our communities clean. All volunteers were given a free lunch and Community Pride Day...
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Patriotic pontoons
The town of Wells hosted its annual boat parade and barbecue on July 4. At top, a star-spangled boat makes its way along Algonquin Lake. (Photos submitted)
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Photo courtesy of John C. Knecht Long Lake hosted its annual July 4th Games last week. At left, this aerial photo shows David Auerbach winning the over 16-year-old sack race.
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Star-spangled Speculator
Celebration, the biggest Independence Day event in Hamilton County, was held this year on Saturday, July 6. The day started with CampStore Corner Carnival offering old fashioned carnival games and...
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PHOTOS: Natural education
Photos from the Lake Pleasant Central School Facebook page In collaboration with the Lake Pleasant library, the Utica Zoo traveled to the Speculator pavilion July 24 with the “Zoo Mobile.” Students,...
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Wells celebrates Old Home Days
The town of Wells hosted its 69th annual Old Home Days Aug. 2 and 4. The weekend kicked off with swim races and the town beach and featured a parade themed “Books! Books! Books!” on Aug. 3 and the...
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A pleasant afternoon of golf in support of a great cause
A large group of golfers participated in this year’s Gary Rudd Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 18. Guests had the opportunity to try their luck with an array of raffle prizes; all proceeds...
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Longing to learn
Students in the Long Lake Central School District returned for a new school and were welcomed by a myriad of first day activities. (Photos submitted)
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Learning launched
Students, faculty and staff at Indian Lake Central School are getting settled in for a new school year. (Photos submitted)
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Showing class
Students and staff at Lake Pleasant Central School got back to the books last Wednesday. (Photos submitted)
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Canoe Classic attracts hundreds of paddling enthusiasts
The Old Forge Lakefront was a hub of activity as hundreds of paddlers prepared for the 37th annual 90-Miler Adirondack Canoe Classic on the crisp morning of Friday, September 6. This three-day,...
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Inlet’s Fall Festival a sweet goodbye to summer
Inlet held its 26th annual Fall Festival on Sept. 21 and 22. The weekend’s event was blessed with nice warm weather and full of fun and entertainment. The food trucks had a good food, and the Swamp...
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An Oaktober benefit
The Friends of the Lake Pleasant Library co-hosted OaktoberFest at the Oak Mountain Ski Center Oct. 6. There was be great fun, food & drink and music for all: Live music, craft fair, strolling...
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The beer necessities
The Adirondacks Speculator Region Chamber of Commerce hosted the premiere of the Speculator Region Bear & Wine Festival Oct. 5 at the Speculator Ballfield and Pavilion. Local wineries, breweries,...
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Caught on camera
Photo submitted Caught on camera Lucas Christman, 8, of Hope captured this image of a deer facing down a coyote on his webcam.
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Getting down to business
Photos submitted by Steve Stofelano, Jr. Getting down to business Wells Central School Business students hosted Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB Executive Director Gina Mintzer...
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Seventy years and going strong
Photo submitted Seventy years and going strong Long Lake Catholic Daughters recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. Above left, the group poses with an anniversary cake. Above right, Jeanne Plumley...
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Sunset cruise
Photos submitted Thirty-seven people enjoyed fine food, music and sunset during the Town of Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce Fall Dinner Cruise aboard the WW Durant on October 9.
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Certificate of Recognition
Photos submitted Certificate of Recognition In conjunction with the United States Postal Service recognition of Military Dogs, the Postmaster,Elizabeth G Knapp,presented certificates to the Hamilton...
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Safety first
Long Lake Central School students in grades PK-2 visited the Long Lake Fire Station for Fire Safety Week. The LLVFD provided the students and teachers with a tour of the station and important fire...
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Adirondack Kids have a good day
Adirondack Kids Day is held each fall in Inlet and is a chance for little kids to attend fun events and take over the town. This year Adirondack Kids Day was held on Oct. 5 and was blessed with...
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Baby album
Photo submitted Jackson Edward Dylan and Bobbi-Jo Allen of Edinburg welcome their second child, a son. Jackson Edward was born on Sept. 17, joining sister Harper Louise. Proud grandparents are Pete...
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Game of throws
Indian Lake Elementary physical education students recently practiced their throwing skills and celebrated the first snowfall by throwing “snowballs.” (Photos submitted)
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Thanking those who served
The Lake Pleasant Central School District hosted a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 8 as a way to say thanks to those who have served in the armed forces. (Photos submitted)
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Helping communities
The Long Lake Central School Pre-K class recently began their Community Helper unit. They recently invited Mrs. Billings, LLCS Nurse in as a guest reader with puppet Dr. Smart Stuff to teach them...
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Blaze on
From early July through mid-August, Hamilton County Community Services offers youth in grades 3-9 the opportunity to participate in weekly adventures as Trailblazers. Exploring, learning and...
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Feeling the burn
Photo submitted Feeling the burn At firefighter training in Indian Lake, Speculator’s Mark Hughes burned a model multi-story house to demonstrate smoke, air and fire paths. Doors and passages in the...
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A thankful lesson
Kindergarten students at Indian Lake Central School learned about the first Thanksgiving between the Pilgrims and Native Americans. They also learned what it means to be thankful. Students made turkey...
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Ready for anything
The Speculator Volunteer Fire Department joined with Speculator EMS and staff from Oak Mountain for Chair Lift Evacuation training last weekend. (Photos submitted)
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Getting their grub on
Home and career class students at Lake Pleasant Central School spent Nov. 20 working away on their Thanksgiving dinner for the school. (Photos submitted)
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THE SEEN: Indian Lake students visit Children’s Museum in Saratoga Springs
Second grade students at Indian Lake Central School recently took a trip to the Chlldren’s Museum in Saratoga Springs. (Photos submitted)
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Annual tree-dition
The Speculator Region’s annual Tree Lighting Nov. 29 had a large turnout. Visitors and residents should keep a lookout for the Victorian Carolers as they make their way around town. (Photos submitted)
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Tis the season
Wells’ Christmas Tree Lighting and Craft Fair took place Nov. 30 at the Wells Community Hall. The all-day event featured books, baked goods, crafts, raffles and tricky tray for sale. It culminated...
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State of education
Third grade students at Lake Pleasant Central School recently gave presentations on U.S. states. They researched each state, made slides, and presented in front of an audience, and then answered...
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