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Saranac Lake, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Saranac Lake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could Saranac Lake’s new public safety plan affect your tax bill?
- How Saranac Lake’s Chamber is reshaping the future of Tri-Lakes Pride
- What the fully funded Pendragon Theatre means for downtown Saranac Lake
Also on today's calendar: Devon Allman Project in Newmarket and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Saranac Lake weighs finances for public safety building (dailygazette.com) — Village leaders in Saranac Lake are rethinking plans and finances for new emergency services facilities, after abandoning an over-costly Petrova school renovation. Officials are weighing loans, grants, possible fire district creation, and partnerships with nearby towns and Play ADK, decisions that could affect local taxes, fire coverage, and long-term police and ambulance housing. 
2. Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Fiscal Sponsorship of Tri-Lakes Pride (iloveny.com) — Saranac Lake’s Chamber of Commerce is stepping in as fiscal sponsor for Tri-Lakes Pride, helping secure the 6th annual Pride Festival at Riverside Park on June 6, 2027. Organizers are planning year-round LGBTQIA+ events and are actively recruiting local volunteers, performers, vendors, and sponsors to shape a celebration that reflects the Adirondack community.
3. Funding gap at Saranac Lake's Pendragon Theatre closed with $750,000 investment (mynbc5.com) — Pendragon Theatre’s new downtown Saranac Lake home is now fully funded, after a $750,000 public-private investment closed the last gap in its $11 million project. Gov. Kathy Hochul toured the transformed former grocery store, which local leaders say will anchor year-round arts and community gatherings for residents and visitors.
4. Former Cop Sounds Alarm on Flock Cameras as Cities Cancel Contracts Amid Privacy Backlash (webpronews.com) — Saranac Lake is among several U.S. communities that have recently canceled or declined contracts for Flock automated license plate cameras over privacy and civil liberties concerns. A former Rhode Island officer who once supported the technology now warns it enables mass tracking of everyday drivers, while police and the company argue the systems help solve crimes and recover stolen vehicles.
📸 Around Saranac Lake
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★ Featured events ★
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Charlie's Inn Junction Campground, 44 Junction Rd, Lake Clear
5:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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Other local events
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Fall Sports Meeting
Saranac Lake Csd Saranac Lake, NY 12983
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Devon Allman Project in Newmarket →
Mid's park, 2445 Main St, Lake Placid
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Adirondack Plein Air Festival: Catch of the Day... →
Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club, 726 Bloomingdale Ave, Bloomingdale
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
Saturday August 15
Wednesday August 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dreadhead Soccer Camp
Lake Placid Csd LPES Soccer field/Cafeteria/Gymnasium
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Adirondack Health - Facility Use Agreement
Lake Placid Csd MHS/Oval
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Brandes Basketball - Facility Use
Lake Placid Csd Middle and High School Gymnasium
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Lake Placid Sinfonietta - Facility Use
Lake Placid Csd MHS Auditorium -
Camp Placid - facility Use
Lake Placid Csd Middle and High School -
Camp Placid - Use of LPES Playground
Lake Placid Csd LPES Playground
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Softball Field Use
Lake Placid Csd Softball Field at Kordziel Fields
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Dmitry Feast of the Peaks and Music Festival
Lake Placid Csd Olympic Speed Skating Oval, 2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
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- Plumber looking to take on new clients.
Feel free to call or text today to schedule. Quick response and likes to take care of the small jobs fast and affordably. (Nextdoor Saranac Lakes)
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitorial Starting at $16.00 - $18.00 Depending on Availability and Experience in Saranac Lake. Apply here.
- Adirondack Health posted a job opening for Nursing Assistant / Patient Sitter in Saranac Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saranac Lake here.
Ok Saranac Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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