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Barbara Rice, APA Executive Director

Park agency’s top leader cleared in Inspector General investigation

By Zachary Matson

Allegations of wrongdoing on part of Executive Director Barbara Rice found to be ‘unsubstantiated’ 

saranac waterfront lodge before prison strike

Prison strike brings unexpected boost to local economy

By James Odato

State has paid $3.5M to North Country businesses so far during National Guard assignment to area prisons

Passengers looking at train

Adirondack rail buffs get rare access to scenic train routes

By Tom French

Digital railroad historical society preserves Adirondack railway history

Lake Placid church establishes safe space for immigrants fearing deportation threats

By David Escobar

Adirondack residents hold ‘know your rights’ events to educate locals amid growing ICE presence

Hochul warns of ‘dangerous’ federal cuts to North Country 

By Mike Lynch

Governor Kathy Hochul stopped in Saranac Lake to speak at the Harrietstown Town Hall against federal policies.

Hikers cross rocks

Crane Mountain Paint Mine features high bluffs and history

By Tim Rowland

Remnants of the Glen Mining Co. paint plant dot the scenic hike between Huckleberry and Crane mountains

GRB canoe brand to move inside Blue Line

By Zachary Matson

Canoe enthusiast takes over line of racing boats

smallmouth bass under water

Efforts to wipe out Little Moose Lake’s smallmouth bass population backfire

By Zachary Matson

Cornell research contains unexpected lessons for managing invasive fish

Snow removal operations in Lake Placid NY which include snow plows from various municipalities, snow roller brushers and shovels, with efforts around MIrror Lake and on Main Street lessening the use of salt to protect water quality. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

Road salt oversight bill passes Senate, stalls in Assembly

By Zachary Matson

Legislation would establish committee to monitor efforts to reduce road salt use

helicopter rescue on Hurricane Mountain

Rangers conduct hoist rescue on Hurricane Mountain

By Adirondack Explorer

Injured hikers call for help at Whiteface, Cranberry Lake and Owls Head as well

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