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Wele Food Truck Festival Reflects Community—and Purpose Behind It
The Wele Food Truck Festival of Highway Park, held May 2, brought a steady crowd to the community garden, with residents of all ages...
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Lake Placid Poetry Trail Unveiled
The Lake Placid Poetry Trail was formally introduced Saturday, April 25, during an unveiling event held at the Lake Placid Women’s Club facility downtown....
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Wele Food Truck Festival Starts with an Idea – and a Purpose
The event was inspired by the 2025 Wele Youth Camp’s “Shark Tank” exercise.
The Wele Youth Program, created by HPNC, serves underserved students in grades...
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Lake Placid High to Celebrate Night of the Arts
Lake Placid High's Night of the Arts is a great chance for the community to show up for local students. Make plans to attend...
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Lake Placid Police hosting DEA National Take Back Day
Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can drop off unused or expired medications at the Lake Placid Police Department, 8...
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Miss Lake Placid Crowned
The Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce proudly crowned its 2026 Miss Lake Placid on Saturday evening. Congratulations to Ellisse Mills, who earned the...
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Sharing Plants One Swap at a Time
The Highlands County Plant Swap is about as simple as it gets.
Bring a plant, take a plant. No sign-up, no set times—just a spot...
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Watermill Express coming to Lake Placid
Permits have been issued for Watermill Express, a drive-up, self-service kiosk that dispenses purified water and ice. Customers bring their own containers and use...