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Indian Lake grocery store may close
Nov 05, 2008 — The only supermarket in the Adirondack town of Indian Lake may close for good. Owners of the Indian Lake Market say rising costs and out-of-town competition could force it out of business this winter. Jacob Resneck reports. Go to full article
Search continues for missing hiker in Adirondacks
Oct 20, 2008 — Forest rangers and volunteers are expected to continue their search today for 71-year-old man missing for more than a week in the Central Adirondacks. Frederick Gillingham of California, who has a camp in Indian Lake, has been missing since Sunday, October 12. As Chris Knight reports, the Department of Environmental Conservation is now looking for information from anyone who may have been hiking in the Indian Lake area last week. Go to full article
Historic Indian Lake Theater reopens
May 30, 2008 — Earlier this year, Indian Lake residents banded together to save their historic theater in the middle of town. It's re-opening this weekend. It could have been just another casualty of the North Country's declining population and struggling economy. But a summer schedule of movies is planned, and it's hoped the theater will once again be the center of Indian Lake's artistic, cultural and community life. Todd Moe spoke with Colleen Doyle, the new director of the theater, as she took a break from some touch-up work on the theater's stage. Go to full article
Saving the Indian Lake Theater
Mar 31, 2008 — The movie theater in Indian Lake closed last year. It could have been just another casualty of northern New York's declining population and struggling economy. But a few nearby residents banded together to save it. And not just as a place to see movies. Ben Strader is president of the theater's board. He says people in this central Adirondack village think of the movie house as part of the glue that holds the community together. The state agreed and awarded the Indian Lake Theater a $42,000 grant. More than 450 people who have homes in the area also donated to the cause. The board just bought the theater and plans to resume screening movies in May. Starter told Jonathan Brown the theater will once again be the center of Indian Lake's artistic, cultural and community life. Go to full article
Hydro project proposed for Indian Lake dam
Jun 28, 2007 — On Wednesday we heard Brian Mann's postcard from a rafting trip on the upper Hudson River. Water for that stretch of river is fed from the dam on Indian Lake in the central Adirondacks. With energy prices soaring, town officials in Indian Lake are pushing separate proposals to build a new hydro-electric facility on the dam. As Brian Mann reports, the proposal has drawn a mix of praise and criticism from sportsmen, boaters, and from pro-environment groups. Go to full article
Green group opposes Indian Lake hydro project
Apr 10, 2007 — A pro-environment group wants a say in the future of a hydro-electric project proposed for Indian Lake in Hamilton County. The Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks says it hopes to win "formal party status" from the Federal agency reviewing the project. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
Winter wit on a cold morning
Jan 30, 2007 — Indian Lake resident Daisy Kelly helps keep an eye on the weather for NCPR in the southern Adirondacks. She phoned-in a couple of bitterly cold temperature updates early this morning, and later shared some mid-winter wit and wisdom with Martha Foley and Todd Moe. Go to full article
State Curtails Search Near Indian Lake
May 04, 2006 — After more than a week, DEC officials say they're phasing out a search for a man believed missing in the Indian Lake area. George LaForest was last seen on April 21st. His truck was found on a remote stretch of the Benton Road in Hamilton County. As Brian Mann reports, state forest rangers have also been involved in three other rescues. Go to full article
Winning the Wildfire Battle, Forest Rangers Worry About the Long Campaign
Aug 23, 2002 — Rain showers on Thursday brought relief to firefighters across the Adirondacks. But with more sunny weather in the forecast, drought conditions are expected to continue into the fall. As Brian Mann reports, state forest rangers worry that the current rash of fires could worsen dramatically in the weeks ahead. Go to full article
A Wilderness Marathon: Near Indian Lake, Blacktop Gives Way to Black Bears
Jul 22, 2002 — Next Sunday, athletes from around the world will gather in Lake Placid for the Ironman triathlon. Race organizers say the top finishes will be shown live on a giant TV screen in Times Square. This weekend, a very different kind of race was held near Indian Lake. The "Damn Wakely Dam Ultra-Marathon" is a grassroots affair, with amateur runners testing themselves against bogs and creek-beds and boulders. Brian Mann was there and sends this race-day postcard. Go to full article
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