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Lightning sparks wildfire in Lake Luzerne

By Adirondack Explorer

Plus: Rangers investigate report of man shooting at a heron at Ausable Point Campground and more from the past week

Uncovering Adirondack lakes’ hidden histories

By Zachary Matson

What University at Albany researchers learn from the bottoms of Adirondack lakes

Sunset lake view at Camp Iroquois

Historic Great Camp, wilderness estate head to luxury auctions this fall

By Times Union

Camp Iroquois in Saranac Lake and Bloomingdale compound offer opportunities to own legendary Adirondack properties

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Shrinking schools, strong communities 

By Brenne Sheehan

Dealing with decades of decline in enrollment, Adirondack schools are finding new ways to serve students—and do more with less

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Great Camp Sagamore executive director to step down after 7 years

By Adirondack Explorer

Emily Martz oversaw program expansion and capital improvements at the Raquette Lake historic site during her tenure

Inside Saranac Lake’s efforts to make school more inclusive

By David Escobar

In response to reports of race-based bullying, one of the Adirondacks’ largest school districts has taken steps to make change.

Close up of live Cougar's head (Puma concolor) photographed by Larry Master

Carnivore Challenge aims to spark renewed interest in vanished predators

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack advocate John Davis works to build visibility for wolves and panthers

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Sisters take the helm at Westport’s Portside Restaurant

By Holly Riddle

Third generation unexpectedly steps into new role at family-owned business

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Making a difference in Minerva

By Brenne Sheehan

Candice Husson, the superintendent of Minerva Central School District, was a student herself at the Olmstedville building

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Small school, big impact: Wearing multiple hats in Long Lake

By Brenne Sheehan

“No day is ever the same" for Long Lake school superintendent

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