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BluSeed Studios arts center to close after 23 years in Saranac Lake

By Lauren Yates

Artists mourn closure of two Saranac Lake arts venues: BluSeed and ADK ArtRise

Catamount Mountain in the background dominates the view from Fishhole Pond in the foreground

The Loon Lake Challenge

By Phil Brown

Hitting four scenic ponds in the Adirondacks in one day

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Researchers launch study of hundreds of Adirondack lakes

By Zachary Matson

A consortium of scientists is gearing up to start field work this summer for a study of climate change in hundreds of Adirondack lakes

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Rangers bust up underage party in Lewis County

By Adirondack Explorer

Recent actions by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's Forest Rangers in the Adirondack region

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Local leaders sound alarm on Medicaid cuts affecting property taxes

By Tim Rowland

Federal Medicaid changes may raise property taxes and cut local services

Adirondack hill renamed to honor 19th century Black settlers

By David Escobar

Murry family members travel to take part in the renaming of Franklin County landmark once known by racial slur

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Wild Center raises $72K in 10 days for AmeriCorps workers

By Tom French

Unexpected matching gift spurs campaign to 'reinstate' AmeriCorps members after funding was cut

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Veterans find solace in Adirondacks’ healing nature

By Rick Karlin

Homeward Bound Adirondacks expands its retreat center

Titusville Triad: Three hiking opportunities in a northern forest

By Tom French

Titusville, south of Malone, offers a triad of hikes including The Ledges, High Falls of the Big Salmon River trail and Elephant Head.

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Hoffman Notch Trail: A rewarding, remote spring hike

By Tim Rowland

An end-to-end jaunt on an understated route

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